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carry too far
carry too far
Also, carry to excess. Extend too much in a single direction, as in One can carry the concept of mercy too far; these young thugs should be punished, or Humor in a sermon can be carried to excess. [Early 1700s]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Tabitha | | TAB-i-thə (English) | English, Biblical, Biblical Greek |
| Wandalin | | - | Ancient Germanic |
| Gundahar | | - | Ancient Germanic, Germanic Mythology |
| Zelda (1) | | - | Yiddish |
| Kaja (2) | | KIE-ah (Polish) | Polish, Slovene |
| Ebele | | - | Western African, Igbo |