overdo in German
overdo in German is übertreiben, zu lange kochen — overdo means to do something to an excessive or unwise degree.
overdo in German
übertreiben
(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).
zu lange kochen
(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?
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verb To do something to an excessive or unwise degree.
"Don't overdo it at the gym on your first day back."
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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 German?
"overdo" in German is übertreiben, zu lange kochen. 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 German, "overdo" is übertreiben, zu lange kochen.
Are there other ways to say "overdo" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "overdo": übertreiben, zu lange kochen.
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