Definitions

go too far

VERB

burn the candle at both ends

Synonyms

WEAK

bite off more than one can chew go to extremes keep one's nose to the grindstone overdo overextend oneself slave spread oneself too thin stay on the treadmill take on too much

VERB

overdo

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exaggerate overestimate overplay overrate overreach overstate overuse overvalue

STRONG

amplify belabor fatigue hype magnify overburden overindulge overload overtax overtire overwork pressure puff stretch

WEAK

be intemperate bite off too much do to death drive oneself go overboard lay it on make federal case not know when to stop pile on run into the ground run riot strain oneself talk big wear down wear oneself out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

play down

STRONG

compress decrease lessen

WEAK

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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It would go too far to say that either side is winning or losing—but the odds are tipping, a little bit, in Kyiv’s favor.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

“If you go too far into the bean-counting direction, you will miss a lot,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

That may be a reason for U.S. investors who aren’t willing to go too far afield to stay in cash.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

He feels the president’s comments go too far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

“I know both of you probably let this go too far and that it’s a good idea to simply move on from this misunderstanding.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

go too far

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