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overplay
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
overplays; overplayed; overplaying
overplays; overplayed; overplaying
Learner's definition of OVERPLAY
[+ object]
1
: 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
- The network news overplayed the story just to get good ratings.网络新闻为了收视率夸大了这篇报道的重要性。
2
disapproving : to show too much emotion when acting in a play, movie, etc.表演过火
- He overplayed the death scene.在死亡那一场戏中他的表演太过了。
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
- The union overplayed its hand by demanding too much, causing the company to withdraw what would have been its best offer.工会高估了自己的力量而提出了过高的要求，致使公司收回了他们此前提出的最佳方案。
overplay
verb
over·play ˌō-vər-ˈplā 
overplayed; overplaying; overplays
: to exaggerate a part or effect
Example Sentences
The network news overplayed the story just to get good ratings. He overplayed the death scene.
Recent Examples on the Web Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. 
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 At the same time, Dr. Kaler says it’s imperative not to overplay divisions. Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2022 Putin is a reminder to Xi that tough guys who overplay their hands can become global pariahs, undermining their power at home in the bargain. Clay Chandler, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2022 Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 This means Republicans must be careful not to overplay their hands. Karl Rove, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2022 Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 The Erwins don’t overplay their hand, however, with the exception of the portrayal of Martz. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2021 See More
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 At the same time, Dr. Kaler says it’s imperative not to overplay divisions. Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Feb. 2022 Putin is a reminder to Xi that tough guys who overplay their hands can become global pariahs, undermining their power at home in the bargain. Clay Chandler, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2022 Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 This means Republicans must be careful not to overplay their hands. Karl Rove, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2022 Metaphors abound, but Biancheri doesn’t overplay her hand on that front. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2021 The Erwins don’t overplay their hand, however, with the exception of the portrayal of Martz. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1767, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
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