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too much of a good thing

TOO MUCH ov ah GUD THING

tuː mʌtʃ ɒv ə ɡʊd θɪŋ

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toomuchofagoodthing

Dictionary meaning

even something beneficial becomes harmful when taken to excess; overindulgence in something positive can have negative consequences

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