| 单词 | overreach yourself |
| 释义 | (phrasal verb) Definition to fail by trying to be too clever or achieve too much He overreached himself and lost much of his fortune. Synonyms try to be too clever go too far overdo it When you start your running programme, don't be tempted to overdo it. bite off more than you can chew be hoist with your own petard have too many irons in the fire defeat your own ends have your schemes backfire or boomerang or rebound on you Additional synonymsin the sense of overdo it Definition to do something to a greater degree than is advisable or healthy When you start your running programme, don't be tempted to overdo it. Synonyms overwork, go too far, go overboard, strain or overstrain yourself, burn the midnight oil, burn the candle at both ends (informal), wear yourself out, bite off more than you can chew, have too many irons in the fire, overtire yourself, drive yourself too far, overburden yourself, overload yourself, overtax your strength, work your fingers to the bone, practice presenteeism Nearby words of |
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