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Jack-in-the-box Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
"Too much of a good thing"
"You're too much of a good thing": what does it mean?
(I was told that myself: that's why I'm curious.)
(I was told that myself: that's why I'm curious.)
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" You could think of it as the opposite of moderation. For example, I like beer. But if I had beer when I had breakfast, lunch, and supper, that would be too much of a good thing.
- " You could think of it as the opposite of moderation.
- For example, I like beer.
- But if I had beer when I had breakfast, lunch, and supper, that would be too much of a good thing.
- Perhaps the occasional beer with friends would be more appropriate.
- ” I hope that helps.
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According to American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, "too much of a good thing," means that, "Too large an amount of a beneficial or useful thing or activity can be harmful or excessive."
You could think of it as the opposite of moderation.
For example, I like beer. But if I had beer when I had breakfast, lunch, and supper, that would be too much of a good thing. Perhaps th
You could think of it as the opposite of moderation.
For example, I like beer. But if I had beer when I had breakfast, lunch, and supper, that would be too much of a good thing. Perhaps th
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It's clear now. Thanks.
Yes, I AM "too much of a good (?) thing": moderation isn't my strong point, indeed. But I want to change.
Yes, I AM "too much of a good (?) thing": moderation isn't my strong point, indeed. But I want to change.
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