Overdraw (verb)

To take out or use more than the amount that is available or allowed.

Origin:

The word 'overdraw' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'more than' and the verb 'draw' meaning 'take or extract'. it refers to taking out or using more than the amount that is available or allowed.

Examples:

  1. He overdrew his account and had to pay a penalty.
  2. She overdrew her credit card and had to pay high interest charges.
  3. He overdrew his vacation time and had to work overtime to make it up.
  4. She overdrew her energy levels and had to take a break to recharge.
  5. He overdrew his budget and had to make cuts in other areas to make up for it.
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