"way overpay" as a unit

[victor steinbok]

This is another usage flag that appears to be quite common, but still grates
on my ears. I have no problem with "way ADV". Perhaps there are instances of
"way V" that work--I can't think of any, at the moment, but they might
exist". But "to way overpay" just seems wrong...

With the Globe’s business having stabilized and the Times Co.’s debt burden
> eased, Edmonds writes, “It looks to me like a keeper for the company--unless
> someone comes forward with cash and is prepared to way overpay.”

http://www.dankennedy.net/

VS-)

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