overplay

Definition of Overplay in English :

1. ham, ham it up, overact, overplay

exaggerate one's acting

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Overplay

verb

1. (transitive)

to exaggerate the importance of

2. another word for overact

3. overplay one's hand

verb transitive

1.

to overact, overdo, or overemphasize

2.

to overestimate the strength of (one's hand in cards) and be defeated as a result

the phrase overplay one's hand is usually used figuratively

v. o·ver·played, o·ver·play·ing, o·ver·plays

v.tr.

1.

a. To present (a dramatic role, for example) in an exaggerated manner.

b. To emphasize or stress unduly.

2. To overestimate the strength of (one's holding or position) with resulting defeat: overplayed his hand and lost the game.

3. Sports To hit (a golf ball) beyond the green.

v.intr.

To overdo a role or an effect.