over·play 
/ˌoʊvɚˈpleɪ/ verb
over·plays; over·played; over·play·ing /ˌoʊvɚˈpleɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to give too much attention to (something) : to make (something) seem more important than it really is
▪ The network news overplayed the story just to get good ratings. — opposite underplay 2 disapproving : to show too much emotion when acting in a play, movie, etc.
▪ He overplayed the death scene.
▪ The network news overplayed the story just to get good ratings. — opposite underplay
▪ He overplayed the death scene.
overplay your hand also overplay your cards
: to make a mistake because you believe that your position is stronger or better than it really is
▪ The union overplayed its hand by demanding too much, causing the company to withdraw what would have been its best offer.
▪ The union overplayed its hand by demanding too much, causing the company to withdraw what would have been its best offer.
