carry too far

carry (something) too far

To do something, often something unwelcome, to an excessive degree. Well, your little brother is crying now because you carried your teasing too far.

See also: carry, 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