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
Limit the alcohol intake Often people overdo during the holidays.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Because this design is so detailed, don't overdo it with other patterns.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
The advisors noted that self-planning travelers tend to overdo it when scheduling a trip themselves and don’t allow enough time for spontaneity and flexibility.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Don’t overdo it — don’t go back to the gym too soon.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Because this design is so detailed, don't overdo it with other patterns.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
The advisors noted that self-planning travelers tend to overdo it when scheduling a trip themselves and don’t allow enough time for spontaneity and flexibility.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Don’t overdo it — don’t go back to the gym too soon.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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 1 Feb. 2025.
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