overdo
Americanverb (used with object)
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to do to excess; overindulge in.
to overdo dieting.
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to carry to excess or beyond the proper limit.
He puts on so much charm that he overdoes it.
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to overact (a part); exaggerate.
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to overtax the strength of; fatigue; exhaust.
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to cook too much or too long; overcook.
Don't overdo the hamburgers.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to take or carry too far; do to excess
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to exaggerate, overelaborate, or overplay
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to cook or bake too long
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to overtax one's strength, capacity, etc
Other Word Forms
- overdoer noun
Etymology
Origin of overdo
before 1000; Middle English overdon, Old English oferdōn. See over-, do 1
Example Sentences
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Soni said the key isn’t overdoing it on pilots, and instead thinking critically about which ones to pursue.
Glancing at the glass of water Daisy held in her hand, Mama smiled and said, “I think we can forget about the chains for a while. It may be that you’re overdoing this water drinking.”
From Literature
Tina says there's also a fine line between refreshing and overdoing it as "very aggressive ice exposure can irritate sensitive skin or trigger rosacea, so keep it gentle".
From BBC
Here’s what to do if you overdid it.
From MarketWatch
But it is possible for companies to overdo a good thing.
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