Over-egg the pudding

Pro Tip 1/3

Excessive Effort

Use the phrase to suggest someone is putting in more effort than needed, often in a subtle way.

You've rehearsed your speech ten times; you're over-egging the pudding now.

Pro Tip 2/3

Subtle Caution

It's a polite way to caution someone against doing too much without being too direct.

Be careful not to over-egg the pudding with those decorations; simplicity often wins.

Pro Tip 3/3

Cultural Nuance

Primarily used in the UK, it may not be understood by English speakers from other cultures.

When I said 'over-egg the pudding' in the States, they looked confused.