too much of a good thing
Example Sentences
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As the old adage goes, too much of a good thing can be bad, which applies to fiber intake too.
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026
It’s possible to have too much of a good thing, and most investors likely have too much tech in their portfolios.
From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025
Might too much of a good thing also lead to undesirable consequences in the economy as well?
From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025
You can't have too much of a good thing.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025
Yet there can be too much of a good thing, and that’s what has happened with ize.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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