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overdid the garlic vs overused the garlic

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Overdid the garlic' implies that too much garlic was used, possibly resulting in a strong or overpowering flavor. 'Overused the garlic' suggests that garlic was used excessively, without necessarily implying a negative outcome. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the intended message.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 837 views

overdid the garlic

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone used an excessive amount of garlic, often resulting in a strong or overpowering flavor.

Examples:

  • I think I overdid the garlic in this pasta sauce.
  • She always overdid the garlic in her cooking.
  • You really overdid the garlic in this dish.
  • I overdid the garlic → me he pasado con el ajo, se me ha ido la mano con el ajo don't overdo the smoking → no fumes demasiado she rather overdoes the scent  ...
  • I overdid the garlic. exp. se me ha ido la mano con el ajo. I overdid the garlic. exp. me he pasado con el ajo. with just a hint of garlic. exp. con un ligerísimo sabor ...
  • exp. huele a ajo. I overdid the garlic. exp. se me ha ido la mano con el ajo. I overdid the garlic. exp. me he pasado con el ajo. garlic upsets me/my stomach. exp.
  • exp. huele a ajo. I overdid the garlic. exp. se me ha ido la mano con el ajo. I overdid the garlic. exp. me he pasado con el ajo. garlic upsets me/my stomach. exp.

Alternatives:

  • used too much garlic
  • put too much garlic
  • added an excessive amount of garlic
  • went overboard with the garlic
  • used an excessive quantity of garlic

overused the garlic

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone used an excessive amount of garlic, without necessarily implying a negative outcome.

Examples:

  • He tends to overuse garlic in his recipes.
  • I think I may have overused the garlic in this dish.
  • She often overuses garlic in her cooking.
  • I thought this was very good, but my wife thought they overused the garlic. The cook put on a great show. Don't sit at the table closest to the door because there ...

Alternatives:

  • used an excessive amount of garlic
  • used too much garlic
  • used an abundance of garlic
  • used an excess of garlic
  • used an overdose of garlic

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