overplaying

[US]/əʊvəˈpleɪɪŋ/
[UK]/oʊvərˈpleɪɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.exaggerating the importance of something; performing excessively; playing (or kicking) better than

Phrases & Collocations

overplaying emotions

overplaying a role

overplaying strengths

overplaying risks

overplaying humor

overplaying significance

overplaying advantages

overplaying weaknesses

overplaying details

overplaying themes

Example Sentences

she is overplaying her role in the project.

he tends to overplay his strengths during interviews.

don't overplay the importance of this meeting.

overplaying your hand can lead to failure.

she was accused of overplaying the emotional aspects of her story.

overplaying the situation can cause unnecessary panic.

he's overplaying his hand in negotiations.

overplaying your jokes can make them less funny.

she felt he was overplaying his sympathy.

overplaying the risks can scare people away.

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