How to Use go overboard in a Sentence
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There's no need to go overboard with the fear factor though.
—Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 Sep. 2022
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For a new boyfriend or girlfriend and don’t want to go overboard?
—Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2021
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His advice is to not go overboard to the point of standing out among your neighbors.
—Kimi Robinson, azcentral, 12 June 2020
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Small males go overboard and big males plunge into the holding tank.
—Julia Rosen, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2022
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Christian Bale's kids don't go overboard about their dad being in the movie biz.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2022
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Roll up your sleeves and start pulling your weight -- just remember not to go overboard.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2022
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Oatmeal can be a safe choice, but try not to go overboard on the sugary toppings.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
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There’s no need to go overboard on the number of components.
—Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2021
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Buy things that reflect good taste, but don’t go overboard with spending and cause a tiff with your mate.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 19 Dec. 2020
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Less is More with Decor Lastly, don’t go overboard with decor in your farmcore space–simple is the name of the game here.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
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But you mozz be sure not to go overboard with this type of cheese—or any cheese variety, for that matter.
—Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2022
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The proactive approach can go overboard, so be careful how far this goes.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
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While there is no problem buying one or even a few gift cards to lock in bonus rewards, don’t go overboard.
—Dallas News, 1 Dec. 2022
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The sports talk world no doubt will go overboard talking up Sale’s performance.
—BostonGlobe.com, 16 Oct. 2021
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Some clinicians did go overboard, Dr. van der Kolk said.
—Ellen Barry, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2023
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But the salt component can be drying, so don't go overboard when applying it.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
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Play with Patterns Stripes, plaids, florals—the key to using them tastefully is to not go overboard and keep the color palette muted and earthy.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
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The Blues and Bortuzzo did not go overboard celebrating his rare goal.
—Warren Mayes, Star Tribune, 3 May 2021
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The palate has just enough oak, but does not go overboard, and layers of flavors follow: creme brulee, milk and dark chocolate, molasses, brown sugar, ripe plum, peach, and just a hint of spice on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2023
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Speaking of appetizers, don't go overboard on the main menu either.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2021
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A touch of garlic, lemon zest, or paprika are pleasant additions to the batter as well, but don't go overboard and overpower the clams!
—Kat Craddock, Saveur, 10 June 2016
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My family drinks very little alcohol, while my ex’s friends and family are known to go overboard in this area.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 13 June 2021
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Plan a variety of activities (paddling one day, hiking the next …), but don’t go overboard.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2020
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In order to create a pillowscape that doesn’t overwhelm the bed, limit yourself to four colors or patterns and don't go overboard with numbers.
—Jessica Dailey, Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2020
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But don’t go overboard with the scheduling, either: Dr. Rich reminds us that loads of research shows kids benefit from free play and unstructured time.
—Gail Cornwall, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2020
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Careful not to go overboard with a carry pistol, however.
—Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2020
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Latter-day Saint leaders have a message for you: Watch out for a fellow ward member who offers a can’t-miss investment, and don’t go overboard stocking up on food storage.
—David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Apr. 2021
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Use scents sparingly: Evoking the seasonal spirit with sprigs of spruce or a simmering pot of apples and cinnamon is fine, but don’t go overboard.
—Taylor Walcik, Dallas News, 27 Nov. 2022
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When does a healthy level of organization go overboard?
—Madeleine Aggeler, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2023
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If any of those containers go overboard, at least two additional parties swiftly learn what was inside them: insurance agents and lawyers.
—Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022
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