overdo
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. pasarse con (informal) (overuse)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
He really overdid the cologne.De verdad, él se pasó con la colonia.
c. irse la mano (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I just went to add a pinch of salt, and then I overdid it.Iba a añadir un poquito de sal y entonces se me fue la mano.
d. exigirse demasiado (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Caroline's always overdoing it at work, and that's why she's so exhausted.Caroline siempre se exige demasiado en el trabajo y por eso siempre está agotada.
2. (exaggerate)
a. exagerar
He keeps overdoing those punchlines and it gets on my nerves.Él siempre exagera la frase clave de chistes y me molesta muchísimo.
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