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go too far
go too far
to do more than is acceptable. I didn't mind at first, but now you've gone too far. If you go too far, I'll slap you.
go too far
Exceed some limit, as in I wouldn't go too far with those remarks or they'll turn on you, or If Jane goes too far, she'll be sent to her room. [Second half of 1500s]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Lennart | | LE-nahrt (Low German) | Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Low German, Dutch |
| Milburn | | MIL-bərn | English |
| Thulile | | - | Southern African, Zulu |
| Elspeth | | ELS-peth | Scottish |
| Avihu | | - | Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew |
| Felina | | - | Late Roman |