Catch Word #234 – I think you went a bit overboard
Have you ever eaten too much of your favourite food? You know you shouldn’t eat that much, but it’s just so good! That situation is a perfect example of going overboard. In this Catch Word episode, hosts Andrew and Jeremy share various expressions you can use when you overdo things.
Fun facts
Overboard is the name of a 1987 Hollywood movie starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. The movie didn’t do so well at the box office, but it later became a classic. In fact, it was remade several times in multiple countries and languages.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Overkill
- To go overboard
- To go above and beyond
- Going out of business sale
- How could I resist?
- Liquid
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Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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Catch Word #234 – I think you went a bit overboard
Have you ever eaten too much of your favourite food? You know you shouldn’t eat that much, but it’s just so good! That situation is a perfect example of going overboard. In this Catch Word episode, hosts Andrew and Jeremy share various expressions you can use when you overdo things.
Fun facts
Overboard is the name of a 1987 Hollywood movie starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. The movie didn’t do so well at the box office, but it later became a classic. In fact, it was remade several times in multiple countries and languages.Expressions included in the study guide
- Overkill
- To go overboard
- To go above and beyond
- Going out of business sale
- How could I resist?
- Liquid
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Matty Warnock
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Project manager: Jessica Cox
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