Off the scale Meaning in English
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈskeɪɫ
AWF thuh SKAYL
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /skˈeɪl
OF thuh SKAYL
Definition
Used to describe something that is extremely high, intense, or great, and cannot be measured by a usual scale or standard.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for emotions, measurements, or qualities (e.g., 'energy was off the scale'). Similar to 'off the charts.' Not used in literal measurements.
Spanish: fuera de la escala - increíblemente altoPortuguese (BR): fora da escala - extremamente altoPortuguese (PT): fora da escala - extremamente elevadoChinese (Simplified): 超出标准 - 极高Chinese (Traditional): 超出標準 - 極高Hindi: मानक से बाहर - बहुत अधिकArabic: خارج عن المقياس - مرتفع جدًاBengali: অসাধারণ - সীমার বাইরে - অতিমাত্রায়Russian: зашкаливает - выше всяких пределовJapanese: 桁外れ - 規格外Vietnamese: vượt mọi thang đo - không thể đo lườngKorean: 상상을 초월하다 - 기준을 넘다Turkish: ölçüyü aşmak - tarif edilemezUrdu: حد سے باہر - انتہائی زیادہIndonesian: di luar standar - tidak terukur
Example Sentences
Her excitement was off the scale at the concert.
basic
The heat today is off the scale.
basic
His test scores were off the scale.
basic
That pizza was so good, it was off the scale!
natural
The energy at the game last night was just off the scale.
natural
Stress at work has been off the scale this week.
natural