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go overboard

The correct spelling is go overboard.

How to pronounce go overboard

verb

Say it like: Go -ove-rboa-rd

The correct spelling is go overboard. To fall out of a vessel. For example: "Attach the buoys so they don't go overboard."

Usage Examples

Attach the buoys so they don't go overboard.

You can decorate the new room, but don't go overboard with surreal paintings.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To fall out of a vessel.
  2. 2.To go too far; to exceed reasonable bounds.

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