analogy - Phrase for overusing just-learned skills?


Is there a saying or word for indicating the overuse of something you just newly learned? Say you were happy with a hammer and a nail and then somebody taught you the virtues of a screw and screwdriver. From then on, every problem incorrectly looks like it can be solved only with the screwdriver.



Answer



You might consider overzealous adopter.


To adopt is to take up and practice or use. An adopter is one who adopts.


To be zealous is to have an enthusiastic commitment to. Add "over" and the sense is that the commitment is extreme or beyond what is called for.


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