verb to do something to an excessive or exaggerated degree
adverb in an excessive or exaggerated manner
In finance, going overboard can refer to excessive spending or investing beyond one's means.
To go overboard means to fall or be thrown over the side of a ship into the water.
In customer service, going overboard can refer to providing too much assistance or going beyond what is expected.
To go overboard can also mean to do or say too much, to be excessive or extravagant.
In the context of party planning, going overboard refers to excessive decorations, food, or entertainment.
In writing, 'go overboard' can refer to using excessive or unnecessary details, which may distract or overwhelm the reader.
In psychology, 'go overboard' can refer to a patient exhibiting extreme or exaggerated behaviors or emotions.
In marketing, 'go overboard' can refer to using excessive advertising or promotional tactics that may turn off potential customers.
In culinary arts, 'go overboard' can refer to using too many ingredients or seasonings in a dish, resulting in an overwhelming or unbalanced flavor.
In finance, 'go overboard' can refer to taking excessive risks or making overly aggressive investment decisions.
In education, 'go overboard' can refer to providing too much information or assigning an excessive amount of homework to students.
In engineering, 'go overboard' can refer to overdesigning a product or system, resulting in unnecessary complexity or cost.
In law, 'go overboard' can refer to making overly aggressive legal arguments or pursuing excessive damages in a case.