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
EmĪLija-Latvian
Mary['mɛəri]
Salah Al-Din-Arabic
Ige-Western African, Yoruba
İSmetees-METTurkish
Kristen (2)KRIS-tinEnglish