too much of a good thing

Related to word: too

Idiom

Definition

  1. The state where something enjoyable or beneficial becomes undesirable or negative due to excessive consumption or exposure.

    物極必反

    • Eating ice cream is enjoyable at first, but having too much really makes it cloying.

      吃冰淇淋一開始很享受,但吃太多反而會讓人感到膩。

    • A vacation is great at first, but if it lasts too long, you start to get bored.

      度假一開始很棒,但如果持續太久,你會開始感到無聊。

    • I love this movie, but if I watch it over and over again, I might get a little tired of it.

      我喜歡這部電影,但如果我一遍又一遍地看,可能會有點厭倦。