Definition of "overachieve" []

• To perform better or achieve more success than expected. (verb-intransitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "Kentucky High School Sports: Hardy keys Mercy in semis; Jaguars avenge loss to Notre Dame Kentuckiana Colleges: Knights 'overachieve' - usually by a 1-0 score Home and Garden: Timing may be right for a return to guest houses Text alerts - News, scores sent to your phone"
• ""I don't think there's even one guy on our team, even the big-money guys that doesn't have something to prove… I think these guys will play hard, and we can call it 'overachieve,' but I think the team is better than people are giving it credit for.""
• "Thank you for putting your thoughts down, and for reminding those of us that "overachieve" in SL of some basic tenants that *really* will help us...if we slow down and follow them."