What is the difference between overdo, go to extremes, and do in excess?
I think it is the degree that matters.
In my understanding, "go to extremes" - implies an unacceptable level, so it is the strongest among them, but what about the other two?

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What is the difference between overdo, go to extremes,  and do in excess?
I think it is the degree that matters. 
In my understanding, "go to extremes" -  implies an unacceptable level, so it is the strongest among them, but what about the other two?

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I wanted soft boiled eggs but I guess I overdid it. They are hard boiled eggs now.

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Hi.
Overdo=do in excess=do more than needed
Yes, 'to do something extreme' is slightly stronger than the other two.

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