Definitions

1. 1. to criticize (as a matter of principle)
2. 2. take small issues and turn them into matters of principle [in order to agitate and even cause conflict]
3. 3. take things too far

Components

• 上 shàng – on top
• 纲 gāng – head rope of a fishing net
• 上线 shàng xiàn – to go online