Overdo it/things
verb
To do too much of something, to a harmful or excessive degree.
I think you overdid it with the perfume. The smell is too strong.
Often appears as...
- overdo it at the gym
- overdo it with the salt
verb
To cook or bake something for too long.
Be careful not to overdo the steak or it will become dry and tough.
Often appears as...
- overdo the meat
- overdo the cake
verb
To express, present, or emphasize something in an extreme or excessive way.
I think the director overdid the special effects in the movie.
Often appears as...
- overdo the drama
- overdo the excitement
verb
To do too much of something, to a harmful or excessive degree.
I think you overdid it with the perfume. The smell is too strong.
Often appears as...
- overdo it at the gym
- overdo it with the salt
verb
To cook or bake something for too long.
Be careful not to overdo the steak or it will become dry and tough.
Often appears as...
- overdo the meat
- overdo the cake
verb
To express, present, or emphasize something in an extreme or excessive way.
I think the director overdid the special effects in the movie.
Often appears as...
- overdo the drama
- overdo the excitement
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Usage
Used when acknowledging that someone or you have gone beyond what's necessary or appropriate in a situation.
After decorating for hours, she admitted she might have overdone it.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Subtlety
Suggests a slight criticism or concern for the effects or potential harm of the excessive action.
He overdid it at the party and had a terrible hangover.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Consequences
Often relates to physical activities where overexertion can lead to discomfort or injury.
I really overdid it during the workout and now my muscles are sore.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Usage
Used when acknowledging that someone or you have gone beyond what's necessary or appropriate in a situation.
After decorating for hours, she admitted she might have overdone it.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Subtlety
Suggests a slight criticism or concern for the effects or potential harm of the excessive action.
He overdid it at the party and had a terrible hangover.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Consequences
Often relates to physical activities where overexertion can lead to discomfort or injury.
I really overdid it during the workout and now my muscles are sore.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Usage
Used when acknowledging that someone or you have gone beyond what's necessary or appropriate in a situation.
After decorating for hours, she admitted she might have overdone it.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Subtlety
Suggests a slight criticism or concern for the effects or potential harm of the excessive action.
He overdid it at the party and had a terrible hangover.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Consequences
Often relates to physical activities where overexertion can lead to discomfort or injury.
I really overdid it during the workout and now my muscles are sore.
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