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overdo

[oh-ver-doo] / ˌoʊ vərˈdu /


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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

"I mean, I'm not going to overdo it, but I felt sorry for him because he's under pressure. People make mistakes."

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

But don’t overdo it: “Sometimes less is more with art layering in a bathroom,” says Storms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

It is important not to overdo any particular endeavor.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker