go too far

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

At the same time, tech companies are trying to expand the use of chatbots in classrooms and have opposed new restrictions they say go too far.

From Los Angeles Times

"In children's books, you can't go too far - you don't want to frighten or bore kids with adult details. With adult books, you can put in whatever feels true so it's like getting two bites of the cherry and I feel very lucky."

From BBC

While there are attempts to make live-action treatments feel more authentic, Dr King says it needs a more thoughtful approach: "You can go too far in trying to be respectful and end up exoticising it."

From BBC

I think that there are jurisdictions that are too permissive in terms of juvenile crime, but you can also go too far and be overly punitive.

From Slate

Among the general population of American adults, 58% said they were concerned that regulation would be insufficient, while just 21% said that they were worried it might go too far.

From Salon

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