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Overplay your hand

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Overconfidence Warning

The phrase often suggests someone's miscalculation due to excessive confidence in their position or abilities.

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He overplayed his hand by demanding a higher salary without having another job offer.
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Cautious Strategy

Use it to advise someone to be careful not to show too much confidence or reveal all their advantages.

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In the negotiation, be sure not to overplay your hand too early.
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Conversational Context

It is used more often in casual conversations rather than formal or academic contexts.

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Talking to his friend, Tom admitted he overplayed his hand during the poker game.
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