I‘m looking for an idiom which describes that I put too much engagement/pressure in a thing ( a relationship for example) which eventually blew it.
4 Answers
One fairly common expression is trying too hard.
For example usages, it's not too hard to find advice columns entitled something like:
8 Signs You're Trying Too Hard To Make A Relationship Work
10 Signs You’re Trying Too Hard and Turning Him Off
13 Signs You Are Trying Too Hard In A Relationship
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There is even a horrendous noun for this now : urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=try-hard– k1eranAug 22, 2018 at 0:02
To overdo it:
To do so much of an activity that it becomes harmful, detrimental, unenjoyable, or undesirable. (the Free Dictionary)
Examples:
- I know you're keen to get back into the gym, but don't overdo it or you'll end up hurting yourself.
- Don't overdo it with loving affection.
- Don't overdo it, or the search engines might mark down your results.
You can use zealous:
(adj) filled with or inspired by intense enthusiasm or zeal; ardent; fervent
or in your example, overzealous:
(adj) excessively enthusiastic
too much of a good thing TFD idiom
An excessive, unhelpful, or harmful amount of something that is otherwise enjoyable or beneficial.
As in:
I usually take short vacations as I can't stand too much of a good thing.
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Again a relationship failed. I guess i do not do well with too much of a good thing!