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overdo in Dutch

overdo in Dutch is overdrijven — overdo means to do something to an excessive or unwise degree.

overdo in Dutch

overdrijven
verb
(transitive) To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).

What does "overdo" mean?

  1. verb To do something to an excessive or unwise degree.
    "Don't overdo it at the gym on your first day back."
  2. verb To cook something for too long.
    "He overdid the turkey and it came out dry."
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overdo in a sentence

  • Don't overdo it at the gym on your first day back.
  • She overdid the seasoning and the soup came out too salty.
  • He overdid the turkey and it came out dry.

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What is "overdo" in Dutch?

"overdo" in Dutch is overdrijven. overdo means: To do something to an excessive or unwise degree.

How do you use "overdo" in a sentence?

Example: "Don't overdo it at the gym on your first day back." In Dutch, "overdo" is overdrijven.

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