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far too

idiom
Meaning

you use this to emphasize that something is much more than it should be. it is a stronger way of saying 'too'.


Examples
SIMPLE

This coffee is far too hot to drink.

CONTEXTUAL

The apartment was far too expensive for us, so we decided to look for something cheaper.

COMPLEX

The mountain path proved far too dangerous for the inexperienced hikers, forcing them to turn back before reaching the summit.

Last updated April 22, 2026