off the chart

Exceeding all scales

Off the chart describes something that exceeds normal measurement—so extreme it goes beyond the scale.

The phrase comes from graphs where exceptional values literally fall outside the plotted range.

It typically emphasizes impressive extremes: Her test scores were off the chart.

Sometimes off the charts.

Related

next level · success · limitless · astronomical · remarkable · exponential · blowing up · unparalleled · incalculable · awestruck · amazed · infinite · sky-high · through the roof · over the top · outstanding · unprecedented · superlative

Opposites
magnitude/extent

off the chartaverage

Arithmetic mean or ordinary

moderate · within range · middling · median · par for the course

remarkability/noteworthiness

off the chartordinary

Standard, unremarkable

unremarkable · unexceptional · pedestrian · commonplace · mundane

Family

chart, charts, charted, charting, charter, chartered, chartering, charters

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G