overdo (ˌəʊvəˈduː
)
Definitions
verb
(tr)- to take or carry too far; do to excess
- to exaggerate, overelaborate, or overplay
- to cook or bake too long
- See overdo it
Synonyms
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exaggerate,
overstate,
overuse,
overplay,
do to death,
belabour,
carry or take too far make a production (out) of lay (something) on thick
Usage examples
`Don't overdo the thinking," Pete advised him, trying to sound humorous.
, Three in One (1993)Golden rule: Do not overdo the information or the allegiance bit.
Business Today (2000)Good sugars: fruit sugar, but it is still sugar, so don't overdo it and always balance with protein.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)I've got to be careful I don't overdo it on the dance floor.
Sun, News of the World (2004)We can all learn lessons from our lives, but don't overdo it.
, Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life (1991)