overreaching

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
  2. verb beat through cleverness and wit
  3. adjective revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights

Etymology

From overreach + -ing.

Synonyms

overreach

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