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Definition of "overdo" []
- To do, use, or stress to excess; carry (something) too far: overdid the diet and became malnourished. (verb-transitive)
- To exaggerate: overdid the compliments. (verb-transitive)
- To wear out the strength of; overtax. (verb-transitive)
- To cook (food) too long. (verb-transitive)
- To do too much; go to extremes: We always overdo at Christmas. (verb-intransitive)
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Use "overdo" in a sentence
- "In fact, many experts in the U.S. say we're kind of overdo, actually, forgetting one of these."
- "Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has emerged as the most popular figure on the assets, but should not "overdo" it as the country tries to adjust the"
- "There is constant criticism of its exchange-rate regime and unfair export advantages, and warnings about the By ALEX FRANGOS In a sign of the rapidly improving economic fortunes across assets, but should not "overdo" it as the country tries to adjust the China sold a record amount of US debt, raising speculation it is turning"