Meaning of the word overplay in English

What does overplay mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

overplay

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpleɪ/
UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈpleɪ/

Verb

to make something seem more important than it really is:

Example:
I think she's overplaying the significance of his remarks.
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