overtire

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You mustn’t get up too early in the morning and overtire yourself.

From About Peggy Saville by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.

"Well, Mimi," she said in her low, vibrating voice, as she stood over the bed, "I do hope you didn't overtire yourself this afternoon."

From The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories by Bennett, Arnold

Don't overtire yourself—don't use improvidently the new strength.

From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir

But—you have walked enough the last couple of days; and apart from the discomfort to you, it is essential you should not overtire yourself.

From John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising by Mitford, Bertram

Patients must not be allowed to overtire themselves.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)