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Overdraw

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Financial ContextPlay
Used mainly in banking and personal finance to describe a negative account balance. SlideShe was charged a fee after overdrawing her account.
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Overdrawing often leads to fees or penalties from the bank, causing additional cost. SlideIf you overdraw your account, you might incur an overdraft fee.
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Avoidance BehaviorPlay
People usually overdraw by mistake and take steps to avoid it, such as monitoring their balance. SlideHe set up alerts to prevent overdrawing his account again.