overdo.
To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
Meaning & usage
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.
To cook for too long.
to overdo the meat
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
To do more than (someone); to do (something) to a greater extent.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English overdon, from Old English oferdōn, equivalent to over- + do.
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