The difference between Chew the scenery and Overact
When used as verbs, chew the scenery means to display excessive emotion or to act in an exaggerated manner while performing, whereas overact means to act in an exaggerated manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Chew the scenery and Overact
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Chew the scenery as a verb (idiomatic, [[performing arts]]):
To display excessive emotion or to act in an exaggerated manner while performing; to be melodramatic; to be flamboyant.
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Overact as a verb (acting):
To act in an exaggerated manner.
Examples:
"He overacted his part."
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Overact as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To act upon, or influence, unduly.