carry too far

Idioms  

1. Also, carry to excess. Extend too much in a single direction, as in One can carry the concept of mercy too far; these young thugs should be punished, or Humor in a sermon can be carried to excess. [Early 1700s]

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Example Sentences

Overcarry, ō-vėr-kar′i, v.t. to carry too far, to go beyond.—v.i. to go to excess.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various

In studying a parable based on contrasts, such as this one is, care must be exercized not to carry too far any one point of analogy.

From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward

"Sssh!" said Herries warningly, afraid lest her clear voice should carry too far.

From Maurice Guest by Richardson, Henry Handel

Perhaps, my friends, we carry too far this aversion to objects merely because they are black.

From Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. by Fuller, Margaret

Overdo, ō-vėr-dōō′, v.t. to do overmuch: to carry too far: to harass, to fatigue: to cook too much: to excel.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various