overrehearse

[US]//ˌəʊvərɪˈhɜːs//
[UK]//ˌoʊvərɪˈhɜːrs//

Translation

v.to rehearse too much or excessively; to practice something more than necessary

Phrases & Collocations

overrehearsed performance

don't overrehearse

overrehearsed presentation

tendency to overrehearse

overrehearsed and stiff

overrehearsed speech

overrehearsed acting

overrehearsed singing

Example Sentences

the actor tended to overrehearse his lines, causing him to sound robotic during the actual performance.

she decided not to overrehearse her presentation, trusting her natural flow instead.

musicians often overrehearse complex passages to ensure perfection during live concerts.

the politician was advised not to overrehearse his speech, as authenticity matters more than perfection.

students may overrehearse for oral exams, but genuine understanding cannot be faked.

he realized he had overrehearsed the dance routine when his movements became mechanical.

the debate team stopped overrehearsing their arguments and focused on thinking on their feet.

singers who overrehearse risk losing the emotional spontaneity that connects with audiences.

the actress caught herself overrehearsing her lines, so she took a break to reset.

public speakers sometimes overrehearse to the point where their delivery feels stiff.

the orchestra conductor warned musicians not to overrehearse, emphasizing feeling over precision.

she had to stop herself from overrehearsing the conversation, accepting that genuine interaction matters.

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