Definition of Overreach
Overreach
o·ver·reach
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To go beyond one's limits or authority, often resulting in failure or negative consequences.
e.g. The company's attempt to overreach into new markets led to financial difficulties.
(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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