go overboard
The phrase "go overboard" is often used to describe actions or behaviors that are taken to an excessive or extreme degree, usually beyond what is reasonable or necessary.
Definition
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(idiomatic)To do something excessively or to an extreme degree.
Example
- She went overboard with the party decorations, filling the entire room with balloons.
- Try not to go overboard when giving feedback; be constructive and balanced.
B2General
(idiomatic)To act with too much enthusiasm or zeal, often becoming unreasonable.
Example
- The coach went overboard in praising the team, making them overconfident.
- Don't go overboard with your compliments; it might seem insincere.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go overboard":
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