Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Overdo — O ver*do , v. t. [imp. {Overdid}; p. p. {Overdone}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overdoing}.] 1. To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to exaggerate; to carry too far. [1913 Webster] Anything so overdone is from the purpose of playing.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
overdo it — or overdo things to work too hard, making yourself tired or ill … English dictionary
overdo — ► VERB (overdoes; past overdid; past part. overdone) 1) do (something) excessively or in an exaggerated manner. 2) (overdo it/things) exhaust oneself. 3) use or add too much of. 4) (overdone … English terms dictionary
overdo — [ō΄vər do͞o′] vt. overdid, overdone, overdoing 1. to do too much, or to excess 2. to spoil the effect of by exaggeration [to overdo an apology] 3. to cook too long; overcook 4. to overwork; exhaust; tire vi. to do too much; … English World dictionary
Overdo — O ver*do , v. i. To labor too hard; to do too much. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
overdo — index distort, overestimate, overindulge, overload, overreach Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
overdo — [v] go to extremes; carry too far amplify, be intemperate, belabor, bite off too much*, do to death, drive oneself, exaggerate, fatigue, go overboard*, go too far*, hype, lay it on*, magnify, make federal case*, not know when to stop*, overburden … New thesaurus
overdo — UK [ˌəʊvə(r)ˈduː] / US [ˌoʊvərˈdu] verb [transitive] Word forms overdo : present tense I/you/we/they overdo he/she/it overdoes present participle overdoing past tense overdid UK [ˌəʊvə(r)ˈdɪd] / US [ˌoʊvərˈdɪd] past participle overdone UK… … English dictionary
overdo — o|ver|do [ ,ouvər du ] (past tense o|ver|did [ ,ouvər dıd ] ; past participle o|ver|done [ ,ouvər dʌn ] ) verb transitive to do, say, use, etc. more of something that you should: Don t overdo the spices or you ll lose the flavor of the meat. I… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
overdo it — WORK TOO HARD, overwork, do too much, burn the candle at both ends, overtax oneself, drive/push oneself too hard, work/run oneself into the ground, wear oneself to a shadow, wear oneself out, bit off more than one can chew, strain oneself;… … Useful english dictionary
