Overplay definition
To overestimate the strength of (one's holding or position) with resulting defeat.
Overplayed his hand and lost the game.
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(sports) To hit (a golf ball) beyond the green.
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To present (a dramatic role, for example) in an exaggerated manner.
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To emphasize or stress unduly.
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To overdo a role or an effect.
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To overact, overdo, or overemphasize.
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To overestimate the strength of (one's hand in cards) and be defeated as a result.
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To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat.
Jack won the last match of blackjack; Theo overplayed.
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(golf) To accidentally hit (one's golf ball) beyond "the green".
The first few shots went wonderfully, but Robin overplayed the last and lost.
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