Too much of a good thing

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Negative Effects

The phrase suggests that even positive things can become negative with excess.

She realized that buying too many shoes was too much of a good thing when her closet overflowed.

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Common Collocations

It's often used with 'can be harmful' or 'is never good' to emphasize the potential danger.

Studying is important, but remember that too much of a good thing can be harmful for your health.

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Situational Use

Used when warning someone about overindulgence in activities they enjoy.

Playing video games all night? Too much of a good thing, isn't it?