Common Mistakes : Overdue

Overdue- Adj

. BAD: I suddenly realized that my driving license was overdue

. GOOD: I suddenly realized that my driving license had expired

Be/become overdue is used of payments, library books, video films that you have rented, etc.: ‘Even if the books are only one day overdue, you still have to pay a fine

Expire is used of a license, contract, membership card, etc.: ‘I wanted to pay by Visa but my card had expired