Do to excess Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɛkˌsɛs/, /ɪkˈsɛs
DOO to eks-SES
dʉː/ /tˈuː/ /əkˈsɛs
DOO to ek-SES
Definition
To do something more than is necessary or healthy; to go beyond reasonable limits.
Usage & Nuances
'Do to excess' is a formal or neutral expression, often used when talking about habits, food, work, or behaviors. It's commonly followed by a gerund or noun (e.g. 'drink to excess,' 'work to excess'). Alternatives include 'overdo' or 'go overboard.'
Spanish: hacer en exceso - excedersePortuguese (BR): fazer em excesso - exagerarPortuguese (PT): fazer em excesso - exagerarChinese (Simplified): 过度做Chinese (Traditional): 過度做Hindi: अति करनाArabic: يفعل بإفراطBengali: অতিরিক্ত করা - মাত্রাতিরিক্ত করাRussian: чрезмерно делать - делать в избыткеJapanese: やりすぎる - 過度にするVietnamese: làm quá mức - làm quá đàKorean: 과도하게 하다 - 지나치게 하다Turkish: aşırıya kaçmak - aşırı yapmakUrdu: زیادہ کرنا - حد سے بڑھ جاناIndonesian: melakukan secara berlebihan
Example Sentences
It is unhealthy to do to excess any kind of exercise.
basic
Try not to do to excess when eating sweets.
basic
Many people do to excess when working late hours.
basic
You shouldn't do to excess just because you feel pressure from others.
natural
He tends to do to excess when celebrating, and ends up exhausted.
natural
If you do to excess, even good things can have bad results.
natural