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Definition of over-egg in English:

over-egg

transitive verb

[with object]

  • Overembellish or exaggerate (something)

    • ‘investors want to be clear that companies are not over-egging their results’

Pronunciation

over-egg

/ˌōvərˈeɡ/ /ˌoʊvərˈɛɡ/

Phrases

    over-egg the pudding

    • Go too far in embellishing, exaggerating, or doing something.

      • ‘if you're telling fibs, keep them simple—never over-egg the pudding’