In the First World War (1914–18): to or in Europe, especially. France, the Western Front. Hence: to or in a military engagement overseas, a foreign country, etc.
Origin
Early 20th century. From over + there. Compare out there.
Definition of over there in US English:
over there
adverbˌəʊvə ˈðɛː
US Military informal
In the First World War (1914–18): to or in Europe, especially. France, the Western Front. Hence: to or in a military engagement overseas, a foreign country, etc.
Origin
Early 20th century. From over + there. Compare out there.