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in the PONS Dictionary

over·ˈdo <-did, -done> VB trans

1. overdo (overexert oneself):

to overdo it [or things]
sich acc überanstrengen [o. übernehmen]
to overdo it [or things] (overindulge)
es übertreiben
to overdo it [or things] (go too far)
zu weit gehen
by all means try and make a good impression, but don't overdo it!
versuche auf jeden Fall, einen guten Eindruck zu machen, aber trage nicht zu dick auf!

2. overdo (use too much):

to overdo sth
von etw dat zu viel verwenden
to overdo [it with] the garlic/sugar
zu viel Knoblauch/Zucker verwenden
to overdo the drink
zu viel trinken

3. overdo (exaggerate):

to overdo sth
etw übertreiben
it's overdoing it a bit to call it a catastrophe
ich finde es überzogen, von einer Katastrophe zu reden
rumours have been overdone
die Gerüchte wurden aufgebauscht
to overdo a role
eine Rolle übertrieben spielen

4. overdo (overcook):

to overdo sth in water
etw verkochen
to overdo sth in oven
etw verbraten
Present
Ioverdo
youoverdo
he/she/itoverdoes
weoverdo
youoverdo
theyoverdo
Past
Ioverdid
youoverdid
he/she/itoverdid
weoverdid
youoverdid
theyoverdid
Present Perfect
Ihaveoverdone
youhaveoverdone
he/she/ithasoverdone
wehaveoverdone
youhaveoverdone
theyhaveoverdone
Past Perfect
Ihadoverdone
youhadoverdone
he/she/ithadoverdone
wehadoverdone
youhadoverdone
theyhadoverdone
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