a hundred and ten percent

a hundred and ten percent
a) A level of effort exceeding ones sustained capacity, possibly risking injury.

"We busted our tails and won, we gave 110%".

b) The exertion of more than seems possible, hence 110%, not 100%, the usual maximum amount possible.

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