overshooting

verb

  1. 1

    To go past something; to go too far.

    When you drive, you must remember to not overshoot the parking space and end up with two wheels over the line.
  2. 2

    To shoot beyond; to shoot too far to hit something.

  3. 3

    To pass swiftly over; to fly beyond.

  4. 4

    To exceed.

    to overshoot the truth
  5. 5

    To venture too far; to overreach (oneself).

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