English Explanatory Dictionary

too much of a good thing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Something enjoyable or beneficial which, nevertheless, becomes bothersome or harmful in large quantities or over an extended period of time.

Word forms

too much of a good thing

Synonyms

embarrassment of riches toujours perdrix

Related words

too much pudding will choke a dog
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