overdo - use in sentences

Object

  • thing: Maybe he does not want to overdo the babe baby thing.
  • anything: I'm speaking of ' knowing ' where to add the right embellishments, in the right places - and not to overdo anything.
  • activity: The only way to break this cycle is not to overdo either activity or rest.
  • effect: Don't overdo the effects tho unless you want the video to look like something off Top of the Pops circa 1980!
  • exercise: However, do not overdo exercise, otherwise your symptoms may worsen.

Modifying Another Word

  • n't: All moving parts need to be lightly oiled from time to time - do n't overdo the oil.
  • slightly: Tho the constant use of red and blue is perhaps slightly overdone - at times it's like watching a tinted silent movie!
  • somewhat: This is accompanied by an almost continuous somber soundtrack, the final effect being somewhat overdone.
  • probably: The color balance seemed fine although the technique of lighting up one side of the face was probably overdone.
  • little: Oh no, me dear, " the lady replied with an innocent air that was just a little overdone.

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