Which is correct:
"go overboard with the smoking" or "go overboard with the alcohol"?

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go overboard with the smoking

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate smoking excessively or beyond what is considered reasonable.

This phrase is used to describe someone who smokes too much or excessively. It implies an excessive or unreasonable amount of smoking.

go overboard with the alcohol

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate drinking excessively or too much.

This phrase is used to describe someone who drinks too much or excessively. It implies an excessive or unreasonable amount of alcohol consumption.
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Go overboard with the smoking' implies smoking excessively or beyond what is considered reasonable. 'Go overboard with the alcohol' suggests drinking excessively or too much. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to smoking or drinking.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

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