given 110%
Surpassed maximum effort
Given 110% describes effort that exceeds what's normally possible—maximum commitment plus extra.
The phrase comes from sports motivation, where coaches demand more than 100% as a way of pushing athletes beyond perceived limits.
It's become a cliché of corporate and athletic pep talks: She's given 110% to this project.
Often used ironically to mock empty motivational language.
- hard workSustained strenuous effort
- blood sweat and tearsMaximum physical and emotional exertion
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- driveOperate a vehicle
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
no pain no gain · maximum effort · push · push through · ambition · go the extra mile · perseverance · never say die · all-out · full send · sacrifice · leave it all on the field · accomplishment · determination · dig deep · diligence · passion · winning mentality
given 110%coasted
Moved on momentum
slacked off · mailed it in · gave up · quit · dogged it
given 110%couldn't care less
Complete absence of concern
apathetic · indifferent · disengaged · checked out · lackadaisical
given 110%checked out
Departed or zoned out
given up · quit · thrown in the towel · couldn't be bothered