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Overreaching Meaning in English

word · lemma: overreach

ˈoʊvɝˌɹitʃɪŋ
OH-ver-REE-ching
ˌəʊvəɹˈiːtʃɪŋ
oh-vuh-REE-ching

التعريف

Trying to do more than you are able to, or going beyond reasonable limits, especially when trying to get more power, control, or success.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly used in formal or critical contexts to talk about people or groups that try too hard or exceed their power. Common in legal, political, and business settings. Not used for physical overreaching (reaching too far physically), but rather for actions, plans, or ambitions.

جمل نموذجية

The company was overreaching by trying to control so many markets.

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Some politicians are often accused of overreaching.

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His plan was criticized for overreaching the team's abilities.

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I think you're overreaching a bit with this huge project.

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The new law was seen as the government overreaching into people's private lives.

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Her overreaching ambition led to problems in the company.

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