Meaning of the word "overplay your hand" in English
What does "overplay your hand" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
overplay your hand
US /ˌoʊvərˈpleɪ jʊər hænd/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈpleɪ jɔː hænd/
Idiom
to spoil a strong position by overdoing something or being too confident
Example:
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He tried to demand too much and ended up overplaying his hand.
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The politician might overplay his hand by making such extreme promises.