Meaning Of The Word Overreach

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What's The Definition Of Overreach?

overreach
verb: If you say that someone overreaches themselves, you mean that they fail at something because they are trying to do more than they are able to.

overreach in American English
to reach or stretch beyond or above; extend beyond
to reach too far
intransitive verb: to reach or extend over something
transitive verb: to reach or extend over or beyond

overreach in British English
noun: the act of overreaching
verb: to defeat or thwart (oneself) by attempting to do or gain too much

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