You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for May 11.

Eat What You Want Day

Today’s word is overdue, spelled o-v-e-r-d-u-e.

overdue /ˌəʊvəˈdjuː◂ $ ˌoʊvərˈduː◂/ adjective

not done, paid, returned etc by the time expected

an overdue gas bill

My library books are a week overdue.

She reminded him that the rent was overdue.

something that is overdue should have happened or been done a long time ago

He was overdue for a shave.

overdue for a haircut

She feels she's overdue for promotion.

Far too many Black lives have been taken by police and change is long overdue.

— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin community, political leaders react to the verdict in the Derek Chauvin case," 20 Apr. 2021

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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