title of a story

English translation: Just Beyond the Limit

16:59 Mar 24, 2006

English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature

English term or phrase: title of a story

I need your help in suggesting a catchy and befitting title for a story. Please see the following:

Somewhat Ahead of the Limit

Somewhat Beyond the Limit

A Little Bit Ahead of the Limit

I think native speakers would make great suggestions.

Sanjiv Sadan (X) KudoZ activity Questions: 311 (1 open) (1 without valid answers) (2 closed without grading) Answers: 5
Local time: 15:14

Selected answer:Just Beyond the Limit

Explanation:
"Ahead of the Limit" doesn't work

Of course, with absolutely no idea what the story is about, this is a complete shot in the dark.

Selected response from:

Brie Vernier
Germany
Local time: 11:44

Grading comment

Thanks to all of you for your marvellous suggestions. I know that informing you about the details of story would have helped in making precise suggestions. sorry for the incovnience caused.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED

4 +5

Just Beyond the Limit

Brie Vernier

Limited licence

Mwananchi

Over the Top

NancyLynn

[Just] Out of Bounds

Dave Calderhead

Over the Odds

Jack Doughty

Discussion entries: 2

Answers

5 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +5

Just Beyond the Limit

Explanation:
"Ahead of the Limit" doesn't work

Of course, with absolutely no idea what the story is about, this is a complete shot in the dark.

Brie Vernier
Germany
Local time: 11:44
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 23

Grading comment

Thanks to all of you for your marvellous suggestions. I know that informing you about the details of story would have helped in making precise suggestions. sorry for the incovnience caused.

42 mins confidence:

Over the Odds

Explanation:
Means much the same, originates in bets on horses. But please tell us what the story is about!

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:44
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 518

53 mins confidence:

Over the Top

Explanation:
without context, this is what comes to mind

NancyLynn
Canada
Local time: 05:44
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 75

1 hr confidence:

[Just] Out of Bounds

Explanation:
or A Little over the Limit

a couple to consider, depending on the context, of course

Dave Calderhead
Netherlands
Local time: 11:44
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 48

20 hrs confidence:

Limited licence

Explanation:
Licence
Freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech).

Limited
Not excessive.

Mwananchi
Kenya
Local time: 12:44
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Swahili
PRO pts in category: 4

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