Overshoot

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of overshoot

exceed
surpass
go beyond

Antonyms of overshoot

miss
fall short
undershoot

Collocations of overshoot

overshoot the target
Frequency: 80 %

The company overshot the target sales for the quarter.

overshoot the deadline
Frequency: 75 %

The team overshot the deadline for completing the project.

overshoot the budget
Frequency: 70 %

The project overshot the budget due to unexpected expenses.

overshoot the runway
Frequency: 65 %

The airplane overshot the runway during landing.

overshoot the mark
Frequency: 60 %

The comedian overshot the mark with his offensive jokes.

Idiomatic Expressions for overshoot

  • Phrase: overshoot the runway
    Meaning: to go too far or exceed the limits of a situation
    Usage: The company overshot the runway with their expansion plans and ended up facing financial difficulties.