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
Chinweuba-Western African, Igbo
&Thorn;ÓR-Icelandic
Panos-Greek
Allannahə-LAN-əEnglish (Rare)
Desideria-Italian, Spanish, Late Roman
EsaE-sahFinnish