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be immoderate

[bi ɪˈmɒdərət]
verb phrase
ser imoderado
1. to act without moderation; to be excessive or unreasonable in behavior, consumption, or expression
He tends to be immoderate in his drinking habits.
Ele tende a ser imoderado em seus hábitos de bebida.
2. to lack restraint or self-control in one's actions or desires
She was immoderate in her spending during the sale.
Ela foi imoderada em seus gastos durante a promoção.
NYC Slang
go overboard, go hard, be extra
Synonyms
be excessivebe intemperatelack restraintbe unrestrainedoverindulge
Antonyms
be moderatebe temperateshow restraintbe reasonable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser imoderado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser excessivo
Common alternative in colloquial speech
Portugal
ser imoderado
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go to extremes
go overboard
know no bounds
cross the line
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