How to Use overdo in a Sentence

overdo

verb
  • Don't overdo the salt in this recipe.
  • The cook overdid the hamburgers.
  • The acting in that play was badly overdone.
  • You should exercise every day, but don't overdo it.
  • Just make sure to not overdo it.
    — Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
  • But above all, don’t overdo it.
    — Jamie Wilde, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Toss with a bit of olive oil (just enough to coat - don't overdo).
    — Cincinnati.com, 14 Sep. 2017
  • No need to overdo it with the water, though.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
  • But be careful not to overdo it.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
  • So, be careful, take it slow and don't overdo it.
    — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Too many bands overdo their albums and can't pull it off live.
    — Ed Masley, azcentral, 7 Mar. 2018
  • Just don’t send them until asked and make sure not to overdo it.
    — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Cover all spots or rust, but don’t overdo it.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • Cover all spots or rust, but don’t overdo it.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Don’t overdo it, as face masks tend to dry the skin’s surface.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Just make sure not to overdo it, and avoid feeding them food with mold.
    — Danielle Page, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Taking it nice and slow and not trying to overdo it right now.
    — Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2022
  • To keep it healthy and balanced, resist the urge to overdo it.
    — Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
  • This one is easy to overdo, which can stress the hip adductors.
    — Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 16 May 2021
  • This work has taught Russell that there isn’t any need to overdo it.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • But as with anything, there is such a thing as overdoing it on sleep tech.
    — Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 20 July 2025
  • Yes, the show overdid it a little on the celebrity-cameo front.
    — Jen Chaney, Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 June 2024
  • Just don't overdo it as that could add a lot of extra fat or calories.
    — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
  • Taylor and Travis both love to put on a show, both love to overdo it.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
  • Don't overdo your dining plans.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Don’t overdo it; a very small amount of concealer is more than enough.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • Just don’t overdo the headstands.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
  • So go ahead and enjoy a glass or two of wine with dinner — just don’t overdo it.
    — NBC News, 25 Sep. 2017
  • So go ahead and enjoy a glass or two of wine with dinner — just don’t overdo it.
    — NBC News, 6 Jan. 2018
  • Make sure your indoor plants don't overdo it on sunlight and end up scorched and sad.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022

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