difference in the meaning

What is the difference in the meaning between the following sentences.

- Don't go overboard being wise.

- Don't go overboard in being wise.

Are the two correct gramatically with no difference in the meaning?


Thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by paris 06

What is the difference in the meaning between the following sentences.

- Don't go overboard being wise.

- Don't go overboard in being wise.

Are the two correct grammatically with no difference in the meaning?


Thanks in advance.

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They are grammatically correct. The meaning is not very clear though.

I think there should be a comma after 'overboard'.

not a teacher

No, there shouldn't.

It's impossible to pinpoint a difference in meaning, paris, when the meaning is unclear to start with.

Rover