overboard
/ˌoʊvərˈbɔrd/
adverb
- Over the side of a ship or boat into the water.
- Please don't throw any trash overboard; keep the ocean clean.
- A wave knocked the sailor overboard, but he was quickly rescued.
- The child fell overboard during the ferry ride, causing a panic.
- To an excessive or extreme degree; used especially in the phrase 'go overboard'.
- She went overboard decorating the house for the party, covering every surface with balloons.
- He went overboard on the budget, spending twice what they planned.
- Don't go overboard with the spices; a little salt and pepper is enough.
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adjective
- Excessive or extreme in behavior or opinion.
- His overboard reaction to the joke made everyone uncomfortable.
- The company's overboard spending led to financial trouble.
- Her overboard enthusiasm for the project annoyed her coworkers.