overdo

Example Sentences

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“It’s not aggressive, it’s not overly sexual, but it does address the stereotypes of guys in dating and how they overdo it,’” Assalini said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

“One of the best things about music’s potential to decrease dementia risk is that it is fun, can be interactive and you can’t overdo it,” Jaffa said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

He doesn’t overdo the chatter like most do, is bright, witty, knowledgeable and subtly tells truths about the woeful team he covers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2025

Amorim stressed he saw no malice, explaining: "He doesn't want to harm anyone. Sometimes you overdo it."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

“You don’t have to overdo it, Mother,” Ignatius said as they pushed through the dispersing crowd and started walking rapidly down Canal Street.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole