overdoing
intermediateB1/ˌoʊvərˈduːɪŋ/ · o-ver-do-ing
to do something to an excessive degree
Meanings
to do something to an excessive degree
کسی چیز کو زیادہ حد تک کرنا
زیاد کرنا
ziyaad karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- overdoing it
- overdoing exercise
- overdoing the decor
Example Sentences
She tends to overdo her workouts, which can lead to injuries.
وہ اکثر اپنی ورزشوں میں زیادتی کرتی ہے، جو چوٹوں کا سبب بن سکتی ہے۔
Wo aksar apni warzishon mein ziyadati karti hai, jo choton ka sabab ban sakti hai.
Overdoing it at the party left him feeling exhausted the next day.
پارٹی میں بہت زیادہ کرنے سے وہ اگلے دن تھکا ہوا محسوس کر رہا تھا۔
Party mein bohat zyada karne se woh agle din thaka hua mehsoos kar raha tha.
It’s important not to overdo the decorations for the event.
اس تقریب کے لیے سجاوٹ میں زیادہ نہیں کرنا ضروری ہے۔
Is taqreeb ke liye sajawat mein zyada nahi karna zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'overdoing' as overdoing your dessert—too much can spoil your meal!
Imagine a cake with so many toppings that it falls over.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھو برہم نہ ہو اس بات پر، کہ افراط کے ہاتھوں ہمیں، ناپسندیدہ ہو شوق کا لطف
Dekho barham na ho is baat par, keh ifraat ke haathon humein, napasandeeda ho shauq ka lutf
Do not be troubled by this matter, that excess may lead us, to dislike the pleasure of desire.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چراغ تلے اندھیرا
Chiragh tale andhera
Darkness under the lamp.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "overdo" — to do too much
First known use: 19th century
The term 'overdoing' comes from the combination of 'over-', meaning excessively, and 'do', meaning to perform an action. It has been used since the late 19th century.