Idiom idiom
too far
Meaning
To do or say something that is more than what is acceptable, reasonable, or polite. It means crossing a line and making someone upset or uncomfortable.
Examples
“Please stop, you are going too far.”
“I think your joke about his family went too far and hurt his feelings.”
“While the debate began with professional disagreements, his personal insults clearly went too far and alienated his closest allies.”
Last updated April 22, 2026