Pronunciation: /ɡoʊ ˈoʊvərˌbɔːrd/
verb to do something to an excessive or exaggerated degree
A1 She loves chocolate, but she doesn't go overboard with it.
A2 When decorating for the party, make sure not to go overboard with the decorations.
B1 I enjoy shopping, but I try not to go overboard and spend too much money.
B2 The chef tends to go overboard with the seasoning, making the dish too salty.
C1 Some people go overboard with their enthusiasm for a new project, causing burnout.
C2 The company went overboard with their marketing campaign, saturating the market with ads.
adverb in an excessive or exaggerated manner
A1 She loves chocolate, but she knows not to go overboard with it.
A2 I enjoy shopping, but I try not to go overboard and spend too much money.
B1 He tends to go overboard with his jokes, sometimes offending people without meaning to.
B2 The party decorations were nice, but they went overboard with the balloons and streamers.
C1 The chef always goes overboard with presentation, making each dish a work of art.
C2 She has a tendency to go overboard with her compliments, making others feel uncomfortable.
formal It is important not to go overboard with your spending during the holiday season.
informal Don't go overboard with the snacks at the party, you'll regret it later.
slang She always goes overboard with her makeup, it's a bit much.
figurative I appreciate your enthusiasm, but let's not go overboard with the decorations for the event.
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