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 That film, like this one, wore its political message on its sleeve without overdoing it. David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2025 Don't overdo it: Stick to a facial cleansing routine, but remember that cleaning too often can disrupt the stratum corneum, causing more sebum production. Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Jan. 2025 Turmeric and green tea lands people in hospital Depositphotos University of Michigan, Ann Arbor researchers found that around 15 million Americans could be putting their liver health at risk by overdoing it with popular supplements. New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024 Limit the alcohol intake Often people overdo during the holidays. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 19 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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