go too far
go too far
To do something to a drastic, inappropriate, or excessive degree. My brother teases me all the time, but he went too far when he started mocking my girlfriend.
See also: far, go
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
go too far
to do more than is acceptable. I didn't mind at first, but now you've gone too far. If you go too far, I'll slap you.
See also: far, go
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
go too far
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]
See also: far, go
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
go too ˈfar
,go a bit ˈfar
say or do something which is considered too extreme or socially unacceptable: Getting a bit drunk at a party is OK, but arriving completely drunk — that’s really going too far. You’ve gone too far this time, Joanna.See also: far, go
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- go a bit far
- the butt of the joke
- be the butt of something
- be the butt of the joke
- jest at
- jest at (someone or something)
- laugh oneself out of
- laugh out of
- tease (one) into (doing something)
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