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go overboard
[ɡoʊ ˈoʊvərˌbɔrd]
verb phrase
exagerar
1.
to do something to an excessive degree; to go beyond reasonable limits
She went overboard with the decorations for the party.
Ela exagerou nas decorações da festa.
2.
to spend more money than intended or budgeted
I went overboard at the shopping mall and spent twice my budget.
Eu exagerei no shopping e gastei o dobro do meu orçamento.
3.
to be excessive in behavior or action
Don't go overboard with the criticism; he did his best.
Não exagere nas críticas; ele fez o melhor que pôde.
NYC Slang
go crazy/go wild/go nuts
Synonyms
overdo it
go too far
exceed limits
exaggerate
Antonyms
be moderate
hold back
restrain oneself
stay within limits
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
exagerar
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
arrebenta
colloquial/slang usage
São Paulo
exagerar
standard usage
Portugal
exagerar
standard usage, also 'ir longe demais'
Related Idioms & Phrases
go the extra mile
go all out
cross the line
push the envelope
take it too far
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