English Explanatory Dictionary

overplay one's hand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bet too much or play too aggressively based on one's excessive optimism in the quality of their cards.
  2. To act too boldly due to overestimating one's advantage.

Word forms

overplay one's hand overplays one's hand overplaying one's hand overplayed one's hand

Related words

hot hand know when to fold 'em play one's hand right push one's luck
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