overreach
/ˈəʊvə(ˌ)ɹiːt͡ʃ/
noun
Meaning
An act of extending or reaching over, especially if too far or much; overextension.
Of a horse: an act of striking the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot; an injury caused by this action.
verb
Meaning
To reach above or beyond, especially to an excessive degree.
To do something beyond an appropriate limit, or beyond one's ability.
Of a horse: to strike the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot.
To deceive, to swindle.
To sail on one tack farther than is necessary.
To get the better of, especially by artifice or cunning; to outwit.
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