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be excessive
[bi ik-ˈse-siv]
verb phrase
ser excessivo
1.
to go beyond normal, reasonable, or acceptable limits
The prices at that restaurant are excessive.
Os preços daquele restaurante são excessivos.
2.
to be more than necessary or appropriate
His reaction was excessive for such a minor issue.
Sua reação foi excessiva para um problema tão menor.
3.
to indulge in something to an immoderate degree
Don't be excessive with the alcohol.
Não seja excessivo com o álcool.
NYC Slang
be extra / be too much
Synonyms
be immoderate
be extravagant
be extreme
go overboard
overdo it
be unreasonable
Antonyms
be moderate
be reasonable
be restrained
be temperate
be adequate
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser excessivo
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ser excessivo / ser demais
common colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
ser excessivo / exagerar
often used in more informal contexts
Portugal
ser excessivo
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
go overboard
go too far
push it too far
burn the candle at both ends
bite off more than one can chew
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