100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "go overboard"

Definition

The verb go overboard means to do something to an excessive degree; to exceed reasonable limits or boundaries in actions or behavior, often leading to negative consequences.

Synonyms

• Exaggerate
• Overdo
• Overindulge
• Overact
• Exceed
• Go too far
• Overstep

Antonyms

• Moderate
• Restrain
• Limit
• Control
• Conserve

Examples

1. I think you went overboard with the decorations for the party; it looks amazing but a bit too much.
2. She tends to go overboard when it comes to gift-giving during the holidays.
3. If you go overboard with your spending, you'll find yourself in debt.
4. He really went overboard with his workout routine and ended up injuring himself.
5. The children went overboard with the paint, making a mess everywhere.
6. When planning the vacation, they went overboard with the itinerary and had no time to relax.
7. I appreciate your enthusiasm, but please don’t go overboard with the project.
8. They went overboard on the budget for the wedding, which caused some stress.
9. Sometimes, I feel like I go overboard when trying to impress my friends.
10. She went overboard on the makeup, looking more like a clown than a prom queen.
11. We need to find a balance and not go overboard with the marketing campaign.
12. His comments were fine, but he really went overboard with the sarcasm.
13. Don’t go overboard with the salt; just a pinch will do.
14. She went overboard during the sale and bought things she didn’t need.
15. I felt like I went overboard on the caffeine today and now I can't sit still.
16. They went overboard with the fireworks display, which startled the neighbors.
17. It's easy to go overboard when you're passionate about a subject.
18. He tends to go overboard in his enthusiasm for new projects.
19. Please don’t go overboard with the compliments; it makes me uncomfortable.
20. The team went overboard celebrating their victory, which led to some wild antics.
21. She went overboard on the number of photos taken during the event.
22. I don't want to go overboard with my spending this month.
23. He went overboard in trying to impress his boss, which backfired.
24. When it comes to baking, she often goes overboard with the sugar.
25. They went overboard with the renovations, making the house look unrecognizable.
26. You really went overboard with the details in your report; it’s too lengthy.
27. Don’t go overboard with your opinions; keep them to yourself sometimes.
28. He went overboard trying to be funny and ended up offending everyone.
29. I think we might go overboard if we keep adding more features to this app.
30. She went overboard with the flirting, which made him uncomfortable.
31. The presentation was great, but you went overboard with the graphics.
32. He went overboard on the exercise regimen and now he’s feeling burnt out.
33. They went overboard with the sound effects in that movie; it was distracting.
34. I don't want to go overboard with my expectations for the project.
35. She always goes overboard when it comes to planning her birthday.
36. We can’t go overboard with the snacks; we need to save some for later.
37. He went overboard with the criticism, which hurt her feelings.
38. The event organizers went overboard on the security measures.
39. Don’t go overboard with the details; just give me a summary.
40. She went overboard on the costumes for the play, making it look theatrical.
41. After the success of the last campaign, they went overboard with the next one.
42. I think you might go overboard if you keep working this hard without a break.
43. He went overboard trying to make a good impression on his first day.
44. Don’t go overboard on the ice cream; it’s not good for your health.
45. She went overboard with her workout, resulting in a few injuries.
46. The chef went overboard with the spices, making the dish too hot.
47. I don’t want you to go overboard with your projects; pace yourself.
48. They went overboard on their vacation and ended up needing a loan.
49. When he gets excited, he tends to go overboard with his plans.
50. She went overboard with the theme for her wedding, which was overwhelming.
51. The kids went overboard with the outdoor games and ended up getting hurt.
52. He usually goes overboard when it comes to decorating his office.
53. Don’t go overboard with the jokes; it’s a serious meeting.
54. She went overboard making sure everything was perfect for the guests.
55. The fans went overboard celebrating the team’s victory, causing chaos.
56. I didn’t mean to go overboard with my feedback; I was just trying to help.
57. He went overboard in his attempts to be helpful, which frustrated everyone.
58. I think we should avoid going overboard with the amount of food we prepare.
59. His enthusiasm often leads him to go overboard in conversations.
60. They went overboard with the invitations, and now the venue is too small.
61. Don’t go overboard with the edits; it’s fine as it is.
62. She went overboard with the flowers for the wedding; it looked like a garden.
63. The student went overboard in his research, creating a 50-page paper.
64. He often goes overboard trying to impress his girlfriend.
65. We shouldn’t go overboard with our expectations for the project.
66. She went overboard with the marketing strategy, causing confusion.
67. Don't go overboard with the praise; just say thank you.
68. His birthday surprise was great, but he really went overboard with the planning.
69. They went overboard with the fireworks, which scared the pets.
70. She went overboard trying to make a good first impression at her new job.
71. I tend to go overboard when I’m excited about a new hobby.
72. The teacher thought the students went overboard with their presentations.
73. He really went overboard with the jokes at the family dinner.
74. Don't go overboard with the sauces; it can ruin the dish.
75. The kids went overboard on the Halloween decorations this year.
76. She went overboard trying to organize the charity event, and it became chaotic.
77. I feel like I went overboard with my workouts this week.
78. They went overboard with the advertising for the product launch.
79. He went overboard on the car modifications, making it less practical.
80. I’m trying not to go overboard with my holiday shopping this year.
81. She always goes overboard with her makeup for special occasions.
82. The chef went overboard with the ingredients, making it too rich.
83. He tends to go overboard when discussing his accomplishments.
84. We should avoid going overboard with the number of events this year.
85. The kids went overboard with their bedtime stories, making it a long night.
86. She went overboard trying to make the project perfect.
87. They went overboard on the number of guests invited.
88. I can't believe he went overboard with the pranks; it was too much.
89. Don’t go overboard with the compliments; keep it genuine.
90. She went overboard with the party favors, which confused the guests.
91. He really went overboard trying to make the dinner extra special.
92. They went overboard with the cleaning before the guests arrived.
93. I feel like I went overboard on my diet and now I’m craving sweets.
94. The director went overboard with the special effects in the movie.
95. She went overboard with her wedding planning, making it stressful.
96. Don’t go overboard with your opinions; listen to others too.
97. He went overboard trying to impress his colleagues.
98. She tends to go overboard when it comes to her pet’s wardrobe.
99. They went overboard with the event logistics, causing confusion.
100. I think we should be careful not to go overboard with our ambitions.