Editormum's Grammar Guru: Overdo and Overdue are not interchangeable.

Friday, June 16, 2006

Overdo and Overdue are not interchangeable.

Simple mix-up due to sloppy pronunciation. Overdo (which should be pronounced /Oh vuhr doo/) means to attempt too much or to go too far. Examples: Don't overdo the pepper in that soup, or it will be inedible. Myra wanted to work outside on this hot day, so we told her to be careful not to overdo it... Sign in to see full entry.

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