Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-overboard
verb phrase
/ɡoʊ ˈoʊvərbɔrd/
Definition
To go to excess in doing something; to overdo something.
Examples
- She really went overboard with the decorations for the party.
- He tends to go overboard when he gets excited about a new project.
- Don’t go overboard with the seasoning; just a pinch will do.
Meaning
When someone goes overboard, they are doing too much or being too extreme in their actions or expressions.
Synonyms
- overdo
- exaggerate
- overindulge
