overboard in a sentence

adv.

Definition

OVERBOARD: adverb meaning to go beyond what is reasonable or necessary, often resulting in excess or to fall from a ship into the water.

He was so excited about the trip that he went overboard with the decorations.
During the storm, the captain ordered everyone to secure their belongings or risk losing them overboard.
Her enthusiasm for the project went overboard, resulting in a budget that far exceeded expectations.
After an argument, he felt like he had thrown his feelings overboard and lost sight of the relationship.
The toddler jumped overboard from the boat, but thankfully, the lifeguard was quick to rescue him.