ENGLISH
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too much

idiom
Meaning

An amount of something that is more than what is needed, wanted, or good. You can also use it to say an action is done to an excessive degree.


Examples
SIMPLE

The music is too much for me.

CONTEXTUAL

He tried to explain everything at once, but it was too much for the new student to process.

COMPLEX

The constant noise and bright lights of the city became too much, forcing her to seek refuge in the quiet countryside.

Last updated April 22, 2026