sweep too broadly

sweep too broadly

To lack necessary specificity; to encompass too many aspects or things. The language of this new law sweeps too broadly—practically anyone in town could be accused of breaking it.
See also: sweep
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • encompass
  • encompass (someone or something) in (something)
  • encompass in
  • nearly
  • (one's) eyes pop out of (one's) head
  • your eyes nearly pop out of your head
  • POC
  • extend to
  • extend to (someone or something)
  • Happy Holidays