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What does go overboard mean?

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Verb
  1. To fall out of a vessel.
  2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To go too far; to exceed reasonable bounds.
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On the other hand, we see a different picture, in which youngsters go overboard about fashion and a glitzy life style.
The one real weakness is the central performance by a less than distinguished actor who tends to go overboard when he tries to emote.
But if we do go overboard at the office party, experts say we should try to spare our blushes.
So please calibrate this rave according to your own tolerance for artsy-fartsy pop, but don't go overboard.
By following these guidelines, rather than avoiding certain foods, I'll be less inclined to binge on empty calories or go overboard at mealtime.
Since the receiver is aluminum it is possible to strip out the threads if you go overboard with the hex wrench.

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