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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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.
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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
Treat snow blowing like a workout: Take regular breaks and avoid overdoing it.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
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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
Treat snow blowing like a workout: Take regular breaks and avoid overdoing it.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Join 2 others in the comments View Comments To take your activity up a notch without overdoing it, Santas recommends bringing simple tools for simple activities.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdo. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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