This is why I set my Easy interval to 14 days. That way I only press it if I really know that information (even then, I’m reluctant). In such a case, deleting/suspending the note can be the best thing to do because you get more time for things you haven’t learned yet.
If you’re interested in going for a longer learning phase, I highly recommend you switch to the 2.1 scheduler via Anki’s preferences menu. This adds a 4th button (Hard) to learning cards. It does the following:
This allows for a more fine-tuned learning phase without compromising its safety.
Beware: Switching the scheduler will reset all your learning cards (the red ones). Other cards won’t be affected.
Since you’re currently moving from one deck to the next, this might be the ideal moment to switch to the new scheduler.