overplay
Example Sentences
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Alonso has been careful not to overplay his hand when speaking to the media, but he always gives the impression he is heavily involved.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
“But the combination of predictable U.S. reprisals and conditioning economic incentives on compliance could persuade Tehran not to overplay its hand.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Wuttke expects Beijing to be a "subtle negotiator" and "cautious not to overplay their cards."
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
The format of moving from one number to the next in TikTok fashion encourages some of the performers to overplay their hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2025
We scold it caressingly, as one reproves the overplay of a gracious child.
From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Julia Ward Howe
