overdo

Definition

  • verb: to do too much of (something)
  • verb: to do in excess
  • synonyms: fatigue, exhaust, surpass

Examples

  • I think you might have 'overdone' it with the decorations. [=used too many decorations]

  • Love is a theme that is 'overdone' [=used too often] in the movies.

  • You should exercise every day, but don't 'overdo it'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) She hates surprises. Hey, what are you gonna order ? - Huh ? - From him. What are you gonna order ? Um, l haven't decided yet. Oh, well, don't overdo it. l don't want people saying, ""There goes that famous actor with the big, fat girlfriend."" l should leave. This is a fairly strange reality (..)
    1999 Notting Hill