one too many
The idiom "one too many" is commonly used to indicate that an extra amount of something has led to an undesirable outcome.
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Definition
B2Alcohol Consumption
(informal)Having consumed more alcoholic drinks than one can handle, leading to drunkenness.
Example
- I think I've had one too many; I should stop drinking now.
- He was clearly tipsy, having had one too many.
B2General Excess
(informal)Exceeding a limit with an additional item or action, resulting in negative consequences.
Example
- I ate one too many cookies and now I feel sick.
- Adding one too many tasks to my schedule has made me overwhelmed.
B2Humorous Criticism
(informal, humorous)Playfully criticizing someone for overindulging in something.
Example
- You've watched one too many sci-fi movies.
- He's been divorced one too many times.
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