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Going to extreme
The phrase “go to extremes” means to do something to an excessive or unnecessary degree. It can be used in a positive or negative way, depending on the context.
For example, you might say that someone went to extremes to help a friend in need, which would be a positive thing. On the other hand, you might say that someone went to extremes to get their way, which would be a negative thing.
Here are some other examples of how the phrase “go to extremes” can be used:
She went to extremes to lose weight.
He went to extremes to avoid talking to her.
They went to extremes to save their marriage.
I’m not going to go to extremes to get what I want.
Ultimately, the meaning of the phrase “go to extremes” depends on the specific situation. However, it generally refers to doing something to a very great or unnecessary degree.
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Exclamation
expression of shock or wonder
Delight
be glad, enjoy, receive pleasure; give pleasure
Moderation
avoid extremes and follow moderation
he eats in moderation and swears no more than several times a day!
Injury
Hurt, harm, damage
Slide
to (cause to) move or pass along smoothly: He slid the drawer open; Children must not slide in the school corridors
Sled
travel by sled; transfer by sled, transport by sled
Hurtle down
to move very quickly and violently: The car hurtled down the hill at top speed.
To move with great speec
Track
Path
Sprint
to run at full speed especially (in) a race: He sprinted (for) the last few hundred metres
Sprinter
athlete who specializes in sprints, athlete who competes in short fast races (Sports)
Bobsled
type of sled used in snow
Sled
snow vehicle that glides over snow on two ski-like runners (especially one used by children to glide down snow-covered hills); sledge
Fellow
Guy, friend, buddy
Navigate
journey across (a body of water),
Moan
to complain: She’s always moaning about how hard she has to work.