Over-spruik

v. Repetitive promoting of an achievement or occurance to the point of nausea and disinterest, particularly by a Government.

n. Such an action that causes embarassment when said "achievement" or occurance does not eventuate.

v. The Weatherill Government over-spruiked the Olympic Dam expansion and are now paying the price politically.

n. The guarantee of future manufacturing jobs at Holden's Elizabeth plant was a clear over-spruik by the Government.