go too far

idiom

: to do something that is not allowed
This time you've gone too far!

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Meanwhile, voters say Trump has gone too far in immigration efforts. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 At the same time, 42 percent of Americans overall say that protests against ICE have gone too far. CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026 Escapism can go too far, of course. Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026 Thankfully, Cooper arrives at the last second to help her and beats up the attacker, but goes too far. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go too far

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“Go too far.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20too%20far. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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