go overboard
idiom
informal
: to do something in a way that is excessive or extreme : to do too much of something
She went overboard with the decorations.
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As for the safety of these portholes, the Disney Dream has been sailing since January of 2011 and has never had a child go overboard until yesterday.
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Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Yes, that’s a lot of cask finishes to combine in one whiskey, something that could easily go overboard as flavors collide or get muddled in the process.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 June 2025
Don’t go overboard with small trinkets and accessories that aren't securely fastened in your vehicle (aka just resting on your dashboard).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
But don’t go overboard with a 50-page business plan.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Yes, that’s a lot of cask finishes to combine in one whiskey, something that could easily go overboard as flavors collide or get muddled in the process.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 June 2025
Don’t go overboard with small trinkets and accessories that aren't securely fastened in your vehicle (aka just resting on your dashboard).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
But don’t go overboard with a 50-page business plan.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“Go overboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20overboard. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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