How to say taking a joke way too far in Korean

Meaning

뇌절 is a slang word for taking a joke, comment, or action way too far. People use it when something was funny at first, but it keeps going and becomes annoying or awkward. You will often hear it in casual talk or online when friends want someone to stop.

Example sentences

1. 친구가 계속 웃으면서 나를 놀리다가 뇌절했어.

   My friend kept teasing me and laughing, so it felt like too much.

2. 동료들이 계속 농담을 해서 회의 시간에 뇌절했어.

   Colleagues kept making jokes during the meeting time, so it was taking things too far.

3. 친구가 나를 계속 까서 뇌절했어.

   My friend kept teasing me and it felt like too much.

4. 그런 얘기 또 하면 뇌절이야.

   If you tell that story again, it's taking things too far.