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Could you expalin the meaning and examples as well?(a) on and off(b) over and over(c) time and again(d) Over and above

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

d) http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/over+and+above

others left as exercise for the reader

Mister Micawber · Answer

(a) on and off -- occasionally, from time to time, irregularly

(b) over and over -- repeatedly

(c) time and again -- repeatedly

(d) Over and above-- more than required

You can find many examples by doing a Google search for the phrases.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Vincent Teo(a) on and off

Infrequently. Sporadically.

We corresponded on and off for twenty years.

An agreement that is in flux:

Our engagement was on and off (on again off again) for years before we finally decided to call it off.

Vincent Teo(b) over and over

Repeatedly.

He told the story over and over.

The car hit the pole and rolled over and over.

Vincent Teo(c) time and again

Many times in the past.

It sound impossible, but it's actually been done time and again.

I've warned you time and again about the dangers of walking alone late at night.

Time and again, the two sides would fight each other rather than cooperate.

Vincent Teo(d) Over and above

More (higher) than necessary or expected.

He was awarded the Purple Heart medal because he showed courage over and above the expectations.

I was going to pay you back over and above the amount that you lent me.

And there are benefits over and above the obvious ones.

Some members contribute substantial sums each year, over and above their annual dues.

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