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overextended
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The Lords of Discipline

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Definition:
attempted to do too much
The exact meaning of overextended depends upon the context. For example:
  • "She overextended herself when she bought the car." -- took on too much debt or fixed expense
  • "The army is overextended." -- trying to do too much
  • "She overextended the ladder." -- made it too long
  • "She overextended her shoulder." -- stretched or reached too far
  • "She overextended her stay with her brother." -- stayed too long
  • "While playing chess, she overextended her bishop." -- moved it beyond a safe limit