Overdoing: meaning, definitions and examples

in a negative context

To do something to an excessive or extreme degree, often resulting in negative consequences. It implies going beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

exaggerate, overexert, overplay, overstep

Examples of usage

• Stop overdoing it with the salt, the dish is already too salty.

• She tends to overdo things and then regrets it later.

• Don't overdo the makeup, less is more.

• He overdid the jokes and ended up annoying everyone.

• I think you're overdoing the cleaning, the house looks fine as it is.