to overdo
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British pronunciation
/ˌə‍ʊvədˈuː/
overdid

Definition & Meaning of "overdo"

to overdo
01

to do something excessively, beyond what is appropriate or reasonable

Transitive: to overdo sth
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After weeks of intense workouts, he began to feel fatigued, realizing that he had been overdoing it at the gym.
In an attempt to impress his boss, he overdid his presentation with unnecessary details and graphs.
02

to cook food for too long, resulting in it becoming excessively cooked or cooked beyond the desired level

Transitive: to overdo food
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I accidentally overdid the pasta, and now it's too soft and mushy.
Be careful not to overdo the steak; it's best enjoyed when cooked to medium-rare or medium.
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