go overboard
idiom
informal
: to do something in a way that is excessive or extreme : to do too much of something
She went overboard with the decorations.
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But you mozz be sure not to go overboard with this type of cheese—or any cheese variety, for that matter.
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Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2022
Careful not to go overboard with a carry pistol, however.
—Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2020
A touch of garlic, lemon zest, or paprika are pleasant additions to the batter as well, but don't go overboard and overpower the clams!
—Kat Craddock, Saveur, 10 June 2016
Current and former security chiefs wrote letters of support for Sullivan to the court, expressing concern that his conviction might cause CISOs to fear regulatory scrutiny and therefore go overboard in disclosing cyber incidents.
—Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 17 May 2023
Christian Bale's kids don't go overboard about their dad being in the movie biz.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2022
Roll up your sleeves and start pulling your weight -- just remember not to go overboard.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2022
Oatmeal can be a safe choice, but try not to go overboard on the sugary toppings.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
Use scents sparingly: Evoking the seasonal spirit with sprigs of spruce or a simmering pot of apples and cinnamon is fine, but don’t go overboard.
—Taylor Walcik, Dallas News, 27 Nov. 2022
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Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 17 Aug. 2022
Careful not to go overboard with a carry pistol, however.
—Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2020
A touch of garlic, lemon zest, or paprika are pleasant additions to the batter as well, but don't go overboard and overpower the clams!
—Kat Craddock, Saveur, 10 June 2016
Current and former security chiefs wrote letters of support for Sullivan to the court, expressing concern that his conviction might cause CISOs to fear regulatory scrutiny and therefore go overboard in disclosing cyber incidents.
—Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 17 May 2023
Christian Bale's kids don't go overboard about their dad being in the movie biz.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2022
Roll up your sleeves and start pulling your weight -- just remember not to go overboard.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2022
Oatmeal can be a safe choice, but try not to go overboard on the sugary toppings.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 6 Dec. 2022
Use scents sparingly: Evoking the seasonal spirit with sprigs of spruce or a simmering pot of apples and cinnamon is fine, but don’t go overboard.
—Taylor Walcik, Dallas News, 27 Nov. 2022
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