overplayo•ver•play /ˌəʊvə'pleɪ/

vt 夸大

• His influence was overplayed by himself. 他的影响被他自己夸大了。

词组overplay one's hand 过高地估计自己的能力，自不量力

• The diplomat was careful not to overplay his hand during the negotiations. 这位外交官在谈判中小心谨慎以做到不过高估计自己的能力。