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But undoubtedly it is easy to overdo the cigarette business, and on this point I would utter a word of warning.
TRAINING FOR THE TRENCHESLESLIE VICKERS
Not to overdo the thing, Eustace waited a moment, then advanced a step or two nearer.
'TWEEN SNOW AND FIREBERTRAM MITFORD
It is all well enough to please your relatives, although I think you often overdo that.
THE GIRL FROM MONTANAGRACE LIVINGSTON HILL
I was a little afraid of my father calling me a "spoon," and I was careful not to overdo myself in politeness.
UP THE RIVEROLIVER OPTIC
This should, however, be very slight, as it is easy to overdo this kind of thing.
ILLUMINATION AND ITS DEVELOPMENT IN THE PRESENT DAYSIDNEY FARNSWORTH
But do not overdo this: if a flower droops naturally, do not make it stick upright.
THE LIBRARY OF WORK AND PLAY: OUTDOOR WORKMARY ROGERS MILLER
She was careful not to overdo, not to provoke, above all not to put him at his ease.
THE FASHIONABLE ADVENTURES OF JOSHUA CRAIGDAVID GRAHAM PHILLIPS
When a couple of boys have a great secret which they have just discovered they are likely to overdo the secrecy of it.
THE BOY SCOUT TREASURE HUNTERSCHARLES HENRY LERRIGO
They all finally meet before the puppet-show, which has fixed the attention of Cokes, and there justice Overdo discovers himself.
A HISTORY OF CARICATURE AND GROTESQUETHOMAS WRIGHT
It is obvious that the curtains alone will overdo the excitement; they will have to be harmonised with a new carpet and cushions.
SECOND PLAYSA. A. MILNE

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