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overspend

[ oh-ver-spend ]

verb (used without object)

overspent, overspending.
  1. to spend more than one can afford:

    Receiving a small inheritance, she began to overspend alarmingly.



verb (used with object)

overspent, overspending.
  1. to spend in excess of:

    He was overspending his yearly salary by several thousand dollars.

  2. to spend beyond one's means (used reflexively):

    When the bills arrived, he realized he had foolishly overspent himself.

  3. to wear out; exhaust.

overspend

verb

  1. to spend in excess of (one's desires or what one can afford or is allocated)
  2. tr; usually passive to wear out; exhaust
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the amount by which someone or something is overspent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of overspend1

First recorded in 1580–90; over- + spend
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At rallies and events across the country, Poilievre has honed in on issues like housing, crime and the high cost of living, while criticising the Liberals for government overspending.

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The organisation which represents the 32 boroughs in the capital has revealed they overspent by £330m last year.

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Surveys indicate that most Americans believe the country overspends on foreign aid.

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Last year, Mr Murphy said his service charge reached £4,000 after residents received an "unexpected" additional bill due to a company overspend.

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Financial losses from the pandemic, the dual writers and actors strikes in 2023 and overspending during the so-called streaming wars meant that companies were already looking for ways to cut costs.

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