overplay

[oh-ver-pley]

overplay Definition

• 1. to exaggerate or overemphasize something
• 2. to overuse a particular skill or tactic in a way that becomes predictable or ineffective

Using overplay: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overplay" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The actor overplayed his role and ruined the movie.

• Example

  Don't overplay your hand or you'll lose the game.

• Example

  She overplayed her strengths and ended up losing the match.

overplay Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overplay

• exaggerate
• overemphasize
• overstate
• overuse
• overdo

Antonyms for overplay

• underplay
• downplay
• minimize

Phrases with overplay

• overplay one's hand

  to push one's advantage too far, resulting in a disadvantage

  Example

  The company overplayed its hand by raising prices too high, and lost many customers as a result.

• overplay a part

  to act a role in an exaggerated or melodramatic manner

  Example

  The actress overplayed her part and received negative reviews for her performance.

• overplay one's cards

  to reveal one's strategy or intentions too soon or too much

  Example

  The negotiator overplayed his cards by revealing his bottom line too early, and lost the upper hand in the negotiation.

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Summary: overplay in Brief

'Overplay' [oh-ver-pley] means to exaggerate or overemphasize something, or to overuse a particular skill or tactic in a way that becomes predictable or ineffective. Examples include 'The actor overplayed his role and ruined the movie,' and 'Don't overplay your hand or you'll lose the game.' Phrases like 'overplay one's hand' and 'overplay a part' further illustrate the concept of pushing something too far.