Quiz: "overtime" or "overboard"?

The correct answer is: overboard

“John went overboard to please his boss, but he still lost his job when the firm started having financial problems.”

When people go overboard they go to extremes; they try harder than would normally be expected — or necessary.

go overboard = es übertreiben

We often use this expression to tell someone not to make too much of something.

“OK, I know we all need to work harder, but there’s no need to go overboard. I’m not staying until midnight!”

If you go overboard on a boat, you fall in the water. If you see someone fall in the water you should shout "Man overboard", even if a woman has fallen in!

If you do overtime, you work longer than normal.

“I hope I can work overtime before Christmas. I need the extra money.”

work overtime = Überstunden machen

Try another

"Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Now, let’s talk _____ about the state of the family business."

• turkey
  
• crow