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one too many

one too many noun: used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see one, too many.

Noun

one too many

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see one, too many.
    • We’ve got three too many.
    • Even if one child is hurt that is one too many.
  2. (idiomatic) One or more servings too many of alcohol, leading to drunkenness.
    • He's had one too many.

Origin of one too many

From one drink (of an alcoholic beverage) too many.

Questions about one too many

What does one too many mean?
One too many means used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see one, too many.
What part of speech is one too many?
One too many is a noun.

Words near one too many in the dictionary

  1. one thousand and one
  2. one throat to choke
  3. one time
  4. one to begin, two to show, three to make ready, and four to go
  5. one to talk
  6. one too many
  7. one track mind
  8. one track minds
  9. One Tree
  10. one trick ponies
  11. one trick pony

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