to overplay one's hand

Définition et signification de « overplay one's hand » en anglais

to overplay one's hand
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trop présumer de sa situation, trop tirer sur la corde

to fail to achieve success by having too much confidence in one's ability or position
to [overplay] {one's} hand definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
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He overplayed his hand in the negotiation by demanding too much, causing the deal to fall through.
The company overplayed its hand by increasing prices drastically, resulting in a significant loss of customers.
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