overboard
UK: ˈəʊvəbɔːd | US: ˈoʊvərbɔːrd
adv. 1. Over the side of a ship into the water.
adv. 2. To an excessive or extreme degree (often figuratively).
The word "overboard" originates from Old English oferbord, combining ofer (over) and bord (the side of a ship). Historically, it described the literal act of falling or being thrown off a ship. By the 17th century, it gained figurative use to imply excessiveness (e.g., "going overboard" with enthusiasm). The morpheme board preserves its nautical meaning, while over emphasizes direction or extremity.
The sailor accidentally knocked the crate overboard.
She went overboard with decorations for the party.
He jumped overboard to rescue the drowning dog.
Critics argued the new policy went overboard with restrictions.
The storm swept several containers overboard.