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to overreach
01
to go beyond limits of one's power or authority, often resulting in negative consequences or failure
02
beat through cleverness and wit
overreach
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reach
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overreaching
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overreaching
adj
Example
The government overreached its authority by imposing regulations beyond its legal scope.
He overreached himself by taking on too many responsibilities, leading to burnout and decreased performance.
They were overreaching by attempting to accomplish too much in a short timeframe.
The team's attempt to overreach their budget resulted in financial difficulties and project delays.
The CEO's decision to expand too quickly caused the company to overreach and face financial troubles.