Go overboard Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈoʊvɝˌbɔɹd
GOH OH-vur-bord
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˌəʊvəbˈɔːd
guh-OH-vuh-bawd
Definition
To do something too much or to an extreme, especially to the point where it is unnecessary or excessive.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Most often used to warn someone not to do too much. Common with 'with' (e.g., 'go overboard with gifts'). Implies crossing a sensible limit. Can be positive or negative, but usually a gentle criticism.
Spanish: exagerarPortuguese (BR): exagerarPortuguese (PT): exagerarChinese (Simplified): 做得过头 - 过度Chinese (Traditional): 做得過頭 - 過度Hindi: अति करनाArabic: يبالغBengali: অতিরিক্ত করা - মাত্রা ছাড়িয়ে যাওয়াRussian: перегибать палку - переусердствоватьJapanese: やりすぎるVietnamese: làm quá - làm quá mứcKorean: 오버하다 - 지나치게 하다Turkish: aşırıya kaçmakUrdu: حد سے بڑھ جاناIndonesian: berlebihan - kelewatan
Example Sentences
Try not to go overboard with the decorations.
basic
She always goes overboard when buying gifts.
basic
If you go overboard on sweets, you might get a stomachache.
basic
I think you went overboard with the spices; it's too hot for me!
natural
We don't need to go overboard with planning—let's keep it simple.
natural
He really goes overboard at parties—he danced on the table last time!
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