overcalls

[US]/ˈəʊ.və.kɔːl/
[UK]/ˈoʊ.vɚ.kɔːl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(in bridge) to bid higher than the previous bid; (in bridge) to call at a high level
n.a bid made higher than the previous bid; a bid that is too high

Phrases & Collocations

overcall bid

overcall suit

overcall partner

overcall response

overcall strength

overcall strategy

overcall hand

overcall level

overcall signal

overcall method

Example Sentences

he tends to overcall in poker, which often leads to losses.

she overcalled her friends to join the party.

it's easy to overcall when you're excited about a deal.

in negotiations, one can easily overcall and lose leverage.

overcalling can sometimes lead to misunderstandings in communication.

he realized he had a tendency to overcall during discussions.

overcalling can be a sign of insecurity in decision-making.

in some games, players may overcall to bluff their opponents.

she often overcalls when she feels pressured to respond quickly.

he decided to overcall his boss to clarify the project details.

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