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What does go overboard mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word go overboard? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To fall out of a vessel.
  2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To go too far; to exceed reasonable bounds.
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Having the waiter remove half the entrée before you start eating ensures that you won't go overboard with the fat and calories.
So please calibrate this rave according to your own tolerance for artsy-fartsy pop, but don't go overboard.
Enthusiasm for a presidential contender often causes people to go overboard with their praise and lose touch with reality.
Mind you, we didn't go overboard as it wasn't the best time to celebrate in the middle of a World Cup.
Warner Brothers included some nice extras, but didn't go overboard on the unnecessaries you'll really only watch once.
By following these guidelines, rather than avoiding certain foods, I'll be less inclined to binge on empty calories or go overboard at mealtime.

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