Definition of Overreach
Overreach
over·reach
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to reach or try too hard, to figuratively go too far;
e.g. He didn't want to overreach and fall over the ledge.
(verb)
to try to do too much or seek too much gain and in the process, defeat oneself or one's purpose;
e.g. Her overconfidence caused her to overreach and take on far more responsibility than she could manage.
(verb)
to trick or outsmart someone by using cunning and often dishonest/immoral methods when dealing with them;
e.g. He will struggle to overreach them, because he underestimates how powerful they are.
(noun)
an injury caused to a horse's front foot caused by its hind foot striking its forefoot when moving;
e.g. The horse has an overreach by which it needs to rest.
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