overdo / overdue

overdo / overdue
   Overdo is to exaggerate something: Marcy overdoes her makeup every morning and she ends up looking like a clown.
   Overdue indicates something that has missed its deadline: You must return these overdue books to the library immediately, or A visit to our grandparents is long overdue.

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