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overdo
[ oh-ver-doo ]
verb (used with object)
- to do to excess; overindulge in:
to overdo dieting.
- to carry to excess or beyond the proper limit:
He puts on so much charm that he overdoes it.
- to overact (a part); exaggerate.
- to overtax the strength of; fatigue; exhaust.
- to cook too much or too long; overcook:
Don't overdo the hamburgers.
verb (used without object)
- to do too much; go to an extreme:
Exercise is good but you mustn't overdo.
overdo
/ ˌəʊəˈː /
verb
- to take or carry too far; do to excess
- to exaggerate, overelaborate, or overplay
- to cook or bake too long
- overdo it or overdo thingsto overtax one's strength, capacity, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- v·İ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
“He’s a guy who sometimes he can almost overdo it,” Riley said.
An important note: be careful not to overdo the exterior, looking for a super-crisp, perfectly browned crust, which might throw off the internal temperature.
On the other hand, I am not sure if Parker Posey is trying to sound crazy on purpose because her character is heavily medicated, or if she’s just really overdoing that drawl.
They pushed through gruelling hours of dance practice with such determination that she was worried they were “overdoing it”.
When it came time for the final callback in Rome, I just kept thinking, “Don’t overdo it, just do what you did.”
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