overplay /ˌoʊvɚˈpleɪ/ verb overplays; overplayed; overplaying
overplays; overplayed; overplaying
Learner's definition of OVERPLAY
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: to give too much attention to (something) : to make (something) seem more important than it really is过于重视;夸大(某物的)重要性 — opposite underplay 2
disapproving : to show too much emotion when acting in a play, movie, etc.表演过火
overplay your hand
also overplay your cards
: to make a mistake because you believe that your position is stronger or better than it really is因自不量力而失误;高估自己的地位