over do

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Definition von over do im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

overdo
To do too much of something
overdo
to overtax the strength of
overdo
{v} to do more than enough, to do too much
overdo
To surpass; to excel
overdo
{f} exaggerate, do too much; cook too long
overdo
If someone overdoes something, they behave in an exaggerated or extreme way. a recognition by the US central bank that it may have overdone its tightening when it pushed rates up to 6 per cent He wants to give up working and stay home to look after the children. She feels, however, that this is overdoing it a bit
overdo
To cook too much; as, to overdo the meat
overdo
If you overdo an activity, you try to do more than you can physically manage. It is important never to overdo new exercises The taxi drivers' association is urging its members, who can work as many hours as they want, not to overdo it
overdo
or overtax; to fatigue; to exhaust; as, to overdo one's strength
overdo
To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to exaggerate; to carry too far
overdo
do something to an excessive degree; "He overdid it last night when he did 100 push-ups"
overdo
do something to an excessive degree; "He overdid it last night when he did 100 push-ups
overdo
To labor too hard; to do too much
overdo
To overtask
over do

    Türkische aussprache

    ōvır du

    Aussprache

    /ˈōvər ˈdo͞o/ /ˈoʊvɜr ˈduː/

    Etymologie

    [ 'O-v&r ] (adverb.) before 12th century. Middle English, adverb & preposition, from Old English ofer; akin to Old High German ubar above, beyond, over, Latin super, Greek hyper.
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