Phrase: Take (something) too far / Go too far

"You've gone too far."
"She takes it too far."


Meaning

  • To "go too far" means to behave in a way that upsets or annoys people.
  • To "take (something) too far" means to do something, often some form of misbehavior, to an excessive degree; 

  • To overdo something or to exceed reasonable limits.


Example Sentences

  • Well, your little brother is crying now because you took your teasing too far.
  • His jokes are funny, but sometimes he goes too far.
  • This time, you've gone too far and I will never allow you to talk about my personal life anymore.

  • Artificial intelligence has come a long way in the last two decades. Has the development of AI gone too far?

  • What are some school punishments that went too far?

  • What punishment did you receive from your parents that went too far?

  • She likes to dress strangely, but sometimes she takes it too far. Last week she just wore a garbage bag!
  • I know that my mother and my wife don't get along well but my mother has gone too far in criticizing my wife.
  • Most health chiefs believe the reforms have gone too far and too fast according to a report published yesterday.
  • These candid camera-type programs have gone too far . Many people are actually very angry because their privacy has been invaded.
  • Investors are concerned that real estate inflation has gone too far.
  • For many workers their current concern is making sure their boss is doing enough to protect them, rather than complaining they've gone too far.
  • Pranks are supposed to be funny, right? Certainly there is a point where a prank can be too much and go too far and it is no longer funny but just traumatizing and sad.

  • Some pranks that went too far ruined friendships.



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