one too many

idiom

: too many alcoholic drinks
He had one too many at the bar last night.

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There was a lot of hype surrounding it, but after one too many awkward musical numbers combined with slow pacing, I was left checking my phone for when the 2-hour and 10-minute movie would be over. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024 There also might be one too many romances for my taste. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024 Comparing it with the second image in the series (below) — in which the young girl has one too many fingers — the puppy’s muzzle has a different coloration and the boat is a different shape and color. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 But there are soooo many mentions, and one too many loving camera pans of field-side instant oatmeal boxes. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for one too many 

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“One too many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20too%20many. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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