go overboard
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He was told to go overboard but was then called back to help the wounded and secure the ship, which was flooding.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Investors can hang loose for now, but probably shouldn’t go overboard.
From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026
“Let’s not go overboard and be super worried about it. We’re going to be exposed to lots of things. If you’re concerned about lead, talk to your pediatrician, and get your child tested,” Kraft said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2024
“We go overboard because we haven’t learned how to temperate our appetite for memory.”
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2024
Dylan’s love for Elliott Smith can go overboard sometimes, like when he gave me shit for a solid week because I once spelled Elliott’s name without the second t.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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