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
Unfortunately, while the intentions of offsetting burnout are laudable, overdoing it with exercise can lead to serious mental and physical problems.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Compared to soap’s harshness, many cleansers have milder ingredients that achieve sufficient cleaning without overdoing it.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Once Neptune enters Aries on March 30, a wave of inspiration could surround your daily life, but also some confusion around your work life or health journey — don’t overdo it or fall for unrealistic expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
But historical data suggests that most players overdo it—especially in smaller pools with fewer than 50 entrants.
—Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Compared to soap’s harshness, many cleansers have milder ingredients that achieve sufficient cleaning without overdoing it.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Once Neptune enters Aries on March 30, a wave of inspiration could surround your daily life, but also some confusion around your work life or health journey — don’t overdo it or fall for unrealistic expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
But historical data suggests that most players overdo it—especially in smaller pools with fewer than 50 entrants.
—Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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 15 Apr. 2025.
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