difference in the meaning

[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 gramatically with no difference in the meaning?


Thanks in advance.

[bhaisahab]

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.

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

[tedtmc]

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

not a teacher

[Rover_KE]

No, there shouldn't.

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

Rover