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]
See also: carry, far

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Heitor-Portuguese
Hua-Chinese
Dominikdaw-MEE-neek (Polish), DO-mi-nik (German)Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Polish, German, Hungarian, Croatian
Darijo-Croatian
Zayna-Arabic
Augustina-Ancient Roman