Over-egg the pudding
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Pro Tip 1/3Excessive Effort
Use the phrase to suggest someone is putting in more effort than needed, often in a subtle way. 
You've rehearsed your speech ten times; you're over-egging the pudding now.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Caution
It's a polite way to caution someone against doing too much without being too direct. 
Be careful not to over-egg the pudding with those decorations; simplicity often wins.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Primarily used in the UK, it may not be understood by English speakers from other cultures. 
When I said 'over-egg the pudding' in the States, they looked confused.
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