Overreach

B2 16+

Synonyms of overreach

Antonyms of overreach

Collocations of overreach

overreach the boundary
Frequency: 70 %

The company's aggressive expansion plans led them to overreach the boundary set by their investors.

overreach the limit
Frequency: 65 %

The athlete pushed himself to overreach the limit of human endurance during the marathon.

overreach the authority
Frequency: 60 %

The manager was criticized for overreaching his authority and making decisions without consulting his team.

overreach the budget
Frequency: 50 %

The extravagant wedding plans caused the couple to overreach the budget they had set for themselves.

overreach the goal
Frequency: 45 %

The ambitious project aimed to overreach the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 50%.

Idiomatic Expressions for overreach

  • Phrase: bite off more than one can chew
    Meaning: to take on more responsibilities or tasks than one can handle
    Usage: He tends to overreach and often ends up biting off more than he can chew.