26984 words

overdoing

2 definitions • 2 examples
1
to do something in a way that is too extreme:

Examples:

After a heart attack you have to be careful not to overdo it/things (= you have to work and live calmly).
2
to do, use, or say something in a way that is too extreme:

Examples:

They should get the attention they need without overdoing it.

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