Associations to the word «Overplay»

Wiktionary

OVERPLAY, verb. (intransitive) and (transitive) To overdo or overact one's effect or role.
OVERPLAY, verb. (transitive) To present something in a manner more dramatic than necessary.
OVERPLAY, verb. (transitive) To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat.
OVERPLAY, verb. (transitive) (golf) To accidentally hit (one's golf ball) beyond "the green".

Dictionary definition

OVERPLAY, verb. Exaggerate one's acting.

Wise words

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