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Go, etc. to extremes

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Excessive ActionsPlay
Refers to taking actions beyond practical limits, sometimes causing unwanted effects. SlideHe goes to extremes with exercise, risking injury.
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The phrase suggests a very high level of effort or intensity that may seem unnecessary to others. SlideShe went to extremes to impress her boss, working weekends.
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Negative OutcomesPlay
Using the phrase often implies that the result could be negative or counterproductive. SlideBy going to extremes to save money, they lived without comforts.