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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carry too far

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

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

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

From Maurice Guest by Richardson, Henry Handel

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

He should not, however, carry too far the principles above outlined.

From Auction of To-day by Work, Milton C.