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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

We here at Pariah Capital simply bet that at the extremes this groupthink tends to go too far, and that over time a reaction will set in.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

It may be tempting to say what you’ll do if you don’t get results, with veiled threats of one kind or another, but consumer experts suggest it’s best not to go too far.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

The criticism of his players "can go too far" and he finds continual discussion of disciplinary proceedings "quite annoying"

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

I wondered if Mrs. Williams thought that Mr. Terupt had let things go too far.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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