go too far

Idioms and Phrases

Exceed some limit, as in I wouldn't go too far with those remarks or they'll turn on you , or If Jane goes too far, she'll be sent to her room . [Second half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

"Tourism is a vital part of our local economy, but if we let it go too far in that direction, we end up with our communities being hollowed out," he says.

From BBC

Looking at the breadth of Donald Trump’s victory, then, it would be foolish to go too far down any particular rabbit hole of wrong tactical decision made here, inexact position on this issue there.

From Slate

Ariana agreed fan edits can go "too far" , that she had "so much respect" for Cynthia and found the issue "very complicated".

From BBC

“All too often, proposals on this issue go too far by giving blanket immunity to IVF clinics — even for rogue practitioners who switch human embryos, fail to follow basic safety standards, or negligently destroy human embryos desired by infertile couples.”

From Salon

Reducing the number of accounts should make your life easier, but don’t go too far.

From Los Angeles Times

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