overdo
intermediateB1/ˌoʊvərˈduː/ · o-ver-do
To do something to an excessive degree.
Meanings
To do something to an excessive degree.
کسی چیز کو زیادہ حد تک کرنا۔
زیادہ کرنا
ziyada karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- overdo a performance
- overdo it
- overdo the decorations
Example Sentences
He tends to overdo his reactions during games.
وہ کھیلوں کے دوران اپنے ردعمل کو زیادہ کرتا ہے۔
Woh khelon ke doran apne rad-e-amal ko ziada karta hai.
Don't overdo the spices in the dish.
کھانے میں مصالحے زیادہ نہ کرو۔
Khanay mein masalay ziada na karo.
She was worried that she might overdo her work schedule.
وہ فکر مند تھی کہ وہ اپنا کام کا شیڈول زیادہ نہ کر لے۔
Woh fikar mand thi ke woh apna kaam ka schedule ziada na kar le.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'over' in 'overdo' as going too far with something.
Imagine a cup overflowing to represent doing too much.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کی محبت میں کچھ تو حد کر، دنیا کی محبت میں خود کو برباد نہ کر
Khud ki mohabbat mein kuch to had kar, duniya ki mohabbat mein khud ko barbaad na kar.
In self-love, go to some extent, but do not ruin yourself in the love of the world.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
زیادہ کرنے سے کام خراب ہوتا ہے
ziyada karne se kaam kharab hota hai
Doing too much spoils the work.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "overdo" — to do too much
First known use: 15th century
The term 'overdo' has its roots in Middle English, originating from the combination of 'over-' meaning excessive and 'do', meaning to act or perform.