overdo
verb
over·do
ˌō-vər-ˈdü 
overdid
ˌō-vər-ˈdid
; overdone
ˌō-vər-ˈdən
; overdoing
ˌō-vər-ˈdü-iŋ
; overdoes
ˌō-vər-ˈdəz
; overdone
ˌō-vər-ˈdən
; overdoing
ˌō-vər-ˈdü-iŋ
; overdoes
ˌō-vər-ˈdəz
: to go to extremes
Examples of overdo in a Sentence
You should exercise every day, but don't overdo it.
The acting in that play was badly overdone.
Don't overdo the salt in this recipe.
The cook overdid the hamburgers.
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Holly Carter, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
It’s never recommended to take mega doses of any supplement or overdo it with specific spices that aren’t necessarily associated with physical effects—and that goes for turmeric and ginger.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
On TikTok, influencers and hair experts alike have sparked a heated debate about whether overdoing it on high-protein hair products will leave your tresses brittle.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Too Much Boho The bohemian aesthetic, with its mix of macramé, rattan, and eclectic patterns, has been popular for years, but experts caution against overdoing it.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdo. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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overdo
verb
over·do
-ˈdü
1
: to do too much
overdoes it getting ready for a party
2
: exaggerate
overdo praise
3
: to cook too long
meat that is overdone
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