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Synonyms

go too far

Idioms  

  1. 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

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UBS believes these estimates go too far, particularly since higher energy prices may also stunt economic growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Some industry associations, including the main European auto lobby group, have warned, however, that those measures go too far, and risk piling extra tariff and administrative costs on EU exporters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

But online and in private, there are some who complain that the new restrictions go too far.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

“If you go too far down the tail, you can get contracts that don’t really trade, and customers can be frustrated.”

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

“Not every man is what he seems, and a prince especially has good cause to be wary... but go too far down that road, and the mistrust can poison you, make you sour and fearful.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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