I hope you're not going to break anything in an overzealous attempt to clean the house.
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Overzealous
/ˌəʊvəˈzɛləs/
Synonyms for "overzealous" (113 found)
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Perhaps we were a little overzealous in the party planning.
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The concept of grand juries dates from 12th century England, where they were established to protect commoners from overzealous prosecution by the king.
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Gut bacteria break down soluble fiber, which includes pectin from apples, berries and citrus, into short chain fatty acids. Marsland says the fatty acids interact with spongy tissue inside the bones, where protective immune cells are produced, and help quiet immune system overactivity. An overzealous immune reaction can lead to inflammation.
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