to excess

idiom

: more than is usual, normal, or proper

He often eats to excess.

college students who drink to excess

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Any band that’s successful opens the door to excess, self-destruction. —

John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024 Its unusually explosive bloom is attributed to excess nitrogen and phosphorus being discarded into our oceans from industrial activity across the world. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Sky-high stilettos meet gorgeous, expansive vistas in this glossy ode to excess. —

Laura Bradley, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 New Yorkers should reduce their exposure to excess fine particulate matter in the air by staying inside and avoiding strenuous activities in areas where fine particle concentrations are high, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation. —

Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for to excess