English to French Meaning of overreach - Overreach

Overreach :

Overreach

verb

dépasser, Overreach, atteindre, comprendre

Overreach :: overreachOverreached :: outrepasséOverreaches :: va trop loinOverreaching :: trop loin

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Definitions of overreach in English

Verb(1) fail by aiming too high or trying too hard(2) beat through cleverness and wit

Examples of overreach in English

(1) Once on your perch, don't overreach or lean when working.(2) never lean sideways from a ladder or overreach(3) Tighten your tummy muscles and bring the object close to your body. Don't overreach .(4) Faustus's lunacy in thinking he can overreach the devil(5) I used manuka honey cream on an overreach which was so bad the only thing the vet could suggest was putting the hoof in a cast.(6) Ireland's top staying chaser has recovered from an overreach suffered when winning the James Nicholson Chase at Down Royal earlier this month.(7) Never overreach , lean out or away, push or pull a ladder while standing on it.(8) They are made from incredibly shock absorbent material that will absorb 99% of the shock of an overreach keeping the horse safe.(9) Let him suspect an officer of trying to overreach him in any matter of unauthorised stores, and he became as adamant.(10) But the truth is that many who struggle to borrow the money to do so are in danger of overreaching themselves .(11) I believe some legislators have overreached themselves in resorting to law provisions to safeguard women's rights.(12) While applauding the direction he has taken the company, some analysts fear that he loves making deals too much and may overreach himself .(13) The question remains as to whether, despite all the praise being lavished on him, he will eventually be seen to have overreached himself .(14) The day came, however, when the authorities overreached themselves .(15) When overreaching occurs a horse may strike the sole of the front foot, as it lifts off the ground, with the toe of the hind foot.(16) Also, he tended to overreach himself by overdoing the glycerine act.

Related Phrases of overreach

(1) overreach ::

Overreach

(2) over ::

plus de

(3) reach ::

atteindre

Related Phrases of overreach

(1) overreach ::

Overreach

(2) over ::

plus de

(3) reach ::

atteindre

Synonyms

Verb

1. outsmart ::

être plus malin que

2. outfox ::

outfox

3. outwit ::

se montrer plus malin

4. beat ::

battre

5. circumvent ::

circonvenir

Different Forms

overreach, overreached, overreaches, overreaching

Word Example from TV Shows

But like all upstarts, you OVERREACH.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 7

Examples of overreach from TV Shows

But like all upstarts, you OVERREACH.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 7

English to French Dictionary: overreach

Meaning and definitions of overreach, translation in French language for overreach with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of overreach in French and in English language.

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English to French Dictionary: overreach

Meaning and definitions of overreach, translation in French language for overreach with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of overreach in French and in English language.

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What overreach means in French, overreach meaning in French, overreach definition, examples and pronunciation of overreach in French language.