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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Just don’t overdo it—if your positives feel forced, the person will see right through it.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Are there ramifications for Meta overdoing it on political content if its censorship is equally applied across the political spectrum?
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Don’t overdo it on styling; less is more with these minimalist beauties.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
A little goes a long way, so be sure to use it sparingly to avoid overdoing it.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Are there ramifications for Meta overdoing it on political content if its censorship is equally applied across the political spectrum?
—Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Don’t overdo it on styling; less is more with these minimalist beauties.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
A little goes a long way, so be sure to use it sparingly to avoid overdoing it.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdo. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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