Cryptic crossword clue
Overdid a little drink — date is going badly 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DRAMATISED

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Overdid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case overdid = dramatised.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DRAMATISED mean?

DRAMATISED verb
  1. To adapt a literary work so that it can be performed in the theatre, or on radio or television
  2. To present something in a dramatic or melodramatic manner

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