as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms
the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit
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Recent Examples of overdo
Consider upping the contrast and clarity, sharpening and pushing the saturation and luminance to bolster the red colors of totality — but be so careful not to overdo it.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Don't overdo it: Too much intense exercise can weaken your immune system temporarily.
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—Sarah Jividen, Health, 23 Feb. 2025
And the cost of making the wrong choice isn’t just financial — evidence suggests that overdoing it on products can be harmful, breaking down the skin’s natural protective barriers.
—Emma Dibdin, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Indulgence will be particularly gratifying, just be mindful not to overdo it!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Don't overdo it: Too much intense exercise can weaken your immune system temporarily.
3.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 23 Feb. 2025
And the cost of making the wrong choice isn’t just financial — evidence suggests that overdoing it on products can be harmful, breaking down the skin’s natural protective barriers.
—Emma Dibdin, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Indulgence will be particularly gratifying, just be mindful not to overdo it!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overdo
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdo. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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