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Two phrases

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I went a little over on the job - Does it mean I did more than I was expected?

I've been a little under on other projects - Does it mean I was behind with other projects?
  

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Newguest HiI went a little over on the job - Does it mean I did more than I was expected? I've been a little under on other projects - Does it mean I was behind with other projects? Those sentences are extremely ambiguous.

— CalifJim

  • Newguest HiI went a little over on the job - Does it mean I did more than I was expected?
  • I've been a little under on other projects - Does it mean I was behind with other projects?
  • Those sentences are extremely ambiguous.
  • 'Going over' and 'being under' can apply to the amount of money spent compared to what was budgeted, or to the amount of time spent compared to what was promised to the customer or to the manager.
  • And they may apply to other factors which I haven't thought of.
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NewguestHiI went a little over on the job - Does it mean I did more than I was expected? I've been a little under on other projects - Does it mean I was behind with other projects?
Those sentences are extremely ambiguous.

'Going over' and 'being under' can apply to the amount of money spent compared to what was budgeted, or to the amount of time spent
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