overdo
verb
over·do
ˌō-vər-ˈdü 
overdid
ˌō-vər-ˈdid
; overdone
ˌō-vər-ˈdən
; overdoing
ˌō-vər-ˈdü-iŋ
; overdoes
ˌō-vər-ˈdəz
; overdone
ˌō-vər-ˈdən
; overdoing
ˌō-vər-ˈdü-iŋ
; overdoes
ˌō-vər-ˈdəz
: to go to extremes
Examples of overdo in a Sentence
You should exercise every day, but don't overdo it.
The acting in that play was badly overdone.
Don't overdo the salt in this recipe.
The cook overdid the hamburgers.
Recent Examples on the Web
Overproof rum is a high-alcohol version of the Caribbean’s staple spirit—a little goes a long way, so don’t overdo it.
—
Lelani Lewis, Saveur, 29 Feb. 2024
Editorial: Some schools are overdoing it with frightening active-shooter drills.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
At seven chapters, this Peacock production has the advantage of being the rare limited series that milks the premise without overdoing it.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
While there is a debate on whether an AI bubble exists, Damodaran argued that whenever there is new technology investors tend to overdo it, but eventually there’s a correction and innovation was spurred as a result of the initial optimism.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
But even so, competitiveness may lead people to overdo it.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
Don’t overdo the backyard grill — charring fatty foods over charcoal can cause carcinogens that contribute to cancer, Rarback said.
—Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Don’t overdo it; listen to complaints and do your best to rectify any issue that might jeopardize a meaningful relationship.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024
Besides being a downside for blood pressure, Sauceda said overdoing it on salt could even irritate your gut.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
Lelani Lewis, Saveur, 29 Feb. 2024
Editorial: Some schools are overdoing it with frightening active-shooter drills.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
At seven chapters, this Peacock production has the advantage of being the rare limited series that milks the premise without overdoing it.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
While there is a debate on whether an AI bubble exists, Damodaran argued that whenever there is new technology investors tend to overdo it, but eventually there’s a correction and innovation was spurred as a result of the initial optimism.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024
But even so, competitiveness may lead people to overdo it.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
Don’t overdo the backyard grill — charring fatty foods over charcoal can cause carcinogens that contribute to cancer, Rarback said.
—Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Don’t overdo it; listen to complaints and do your best to rectify any issue that might jeopardize a meaningful relationship.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024
Besides being a downside for blood pressure, Sauceda said overdoing it on salt could even irritate your gut.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Overdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overdo. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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overdo
verb
over·do
-ˈdü
1
: to do too much
overdoes it getting ready for a party
2
: exaggerate
overdo praise
3
: to cook too long
meat that is overdone
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