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a hundred and ten percent (idiomatic, sports, informal) A level of effort exceeding one's sustained capacity, possibly risking injury. (idiomatic, colloquial) The exertion of more than seems possible, hence 110%, not 100…

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  1. a hundred and ten percent (idiomatic, sports, informal) A level of effort exceeding one's sustained capacity, possibly risking injury. (idiomatic, colloquial) The exertion of more than seems possible, hence 110%, not 100%, the usual maximum amount possible.