GO OVERBOARD, GO OVER LIKE A LEAD BALLOON, GO TO PIECES: American English Idioms #100
GO OVERBOARD The idiom to go overboard typically means to take an action that’s excessive. For example, if someone says they’re going to be too busy with work and can’t do any more chores around the house, their partner might say “you’ve gone overboard.” A person can also go overboard by doing something they didn’t…