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overplay (one's) hand

Translations

переоценить (свои) возможности

She overplayed her hand by demanding a higher salary, and now she might lose the job offer.

Она переоценила свои возможности, требуя повышения зарплаты, и теперь может потерять предложение о работе.

Definitions

To overestimate one's own position, power, or advantage in a situation and act too aggressively or confidently, often resulting in a loss or setback.