overbid

• Nom désignant une enchère supérieure aux précédentes, ou au bridge une déclaration qui dépasse la valeur de sa main, surtout lorsque le partenaire n'a pas encore enchéri.

A noun referring to a bid that is higher than preceding bids, or in bridge, a bid that exceeds the value of one's hand, especially when one's partner has not bid at all.

1. Higher bid in an auctionB2formal

   A bid that is higher than the previous bids made in an auction.

   Surenchère

   • His overbid of $5000 secured the painting.
   • The auctioneer noted the overbid and called for higher offers.
   • She regretted her overbid when she realized the item's true value.

   Synonymesoutbidraise

   Antonymesunderbid

2. Bridge: excessive bidC1formalsport

   In the card game bridge, a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid, especially when your partner has not bid and the bid exceeds the value of your hand.

   enchère excessive

   • His overbid in the bridge game cost them the match.
   • She made an overbid that her partner could not support.
   • The player's overbid was a risky move that backfired.

   Antonymesunderbid

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de proposer un prix plus élevé que quelqu'un d'autre, surtout lors d'une enchère ou dans une situation d'enchères concurrentielles.

A verb used to indicate the act of offering a higher price than someone else, especially in an auction or competitive bidding situation.

verbe irrégulier

1. Bid more than the valueB2formal

   To offer a higher price for something than it is actually worth, often in an auction or competitive bidding situation.

   surenchérir

   • The collector overbid on the antique vase, paying twice its market value.
   • In the real estate auction, several buyers overbid, driving the price far above the appraisal.
   • He regretted his decision to overbid for the painting when he realized its true condition.

2. Bid for more tricks than possibleC1formalsport

   In card games like bridge, to declare a bid for more tricks than one can realistically win.

   surenchérir (aux cartes)

   • She overbid in the bridge tournament and lost the round.
   • The player overbid by promising to take ten tricks with a weak hand.
   • Overbidding in contract bridge often leads to a penalty.

   Synonymesoverreachstretch

   Antonymesunderbid