How to Pronounce "go overboard"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈoʊvɝˌbɔɹd
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˌəʊvəbˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH OH-vur-bord
UK
guh-OH-vuh-bawd
Listen in Context
Try not to go overboard with the decorations.
She always goes overboard when buying gifts.
If you go overboard on sweets, you might get a stomachache.
I think you went overboard with the spices; it's too hot for me!