overdo

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdu//ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/

verb

  1. 1

    To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.

    I overdid the sweets during the holidays and put on some weight.
  2. 2

    To cook for too long.

    to overdo the meat
  3. 3

    To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).

    to overdo one’s strength
  4. 4

    To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.

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