overdo
/ˌoʊvərˈduː/
verb
- To do something to too great an extent; to exaggerate or carry something too far.
- Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
- He tends to overdo his compliments, which makes them seem insincere.
- She overdid the decorations for the party, and the room looked cluttered.
- To cook something for too long, making it less enjoyable to eat.
- The chef warned us not to overdo the pasta in the boiling water.
- If you overdo the vegetables, they will lose their color and crunch.
- I accidentally overdid the steak, and it came out dry and tough.
- To exhaust oneself by working or exerting too much effort.
- After working twelve hours straight, he really overdid it and fell sick.
- You should rest now; you've overdone yourself with all that lifting.
- She overdid her training for the marathon and injured her knee.
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