Try too hard (9)
I believe the answer is:
overreach
(Other definitions for overreach that I've seen before include "stretch too far on a ladder?" , "go too far" , "Fail by aiming too high" , "Get the better" .)
I believe the answer is:
overreach
(Other definitions for overreach that I've seen before include "stretch too far on a ladder?" , "go too far" , "Fail by aiming too high" , "Get the better" .)