overplay
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Britannica Dictionary definition of OVERPLAY
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1
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to give too much attention to (something)
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to make (something) seem more important than it really is
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opposite underplay
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The network news overplayed the story just to get good ratings.
2
disapproving
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to show too much emotion when acting in a play, movie, etc.
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He overplayed the death scene.
overplay your hand
also overplay your cards
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to make a mistake because you believe that your position is stronger or better than it really is
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The union overplayed its hand by demanding too much, causing the company to withdraw what would have been its best offer.
