One too many Meaning in English
expression
ˈwən/ /ˈtu/ /ˈmɛni
WUHN TOO MEN-ee
wˈɒn/ /tˈuː/ /mˈɛni
WON TOO MEN-ee
Definition
'One too many' is an informal way to say someone has drunk too much alcohol, usually just a bit more than they should have.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is most often used informally about alcohol. You can say 'He had one too many' or 'After one too many, she started singing.' Not used for other things like food. 'One too many' is a gentle, often humorous way to mention drinking too much.
Spanish: una copa de más - una de más (bebida)Portuguese (BR): uma a mais (bebida) - bebeu demaisPortuguese (PT): um copo a mais - bebeu demaisChinese (Simplified): 喝多了一杯 - 喝太多Chinese (Traditional): 多喝了一杯 - 喝太多Hindi: एक ज़्यादा (शराब) - ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा पीनाArabic: شرب كأسًا أكثر من اللازم - أكثر من اللازم (كحول)Bengali: একটু বেশিই খেয়েছে - অতিরিক্ত মদ্যপান করেছেRussian: лишнего выпил - перебрал (с алкоголем)Japanese: 飲みすぎた - ちょっと飲みすぎ（た）Vietnamese: uống quá chén - uống sayKorean: 한 잔 너무 마셨다 - 과음했다Turkish: bir kadeh fazla içmek - fazla alkol almakUrdu: ذرا زیادہ پی لی - کچھ زیادہ پی لیاIndonesian: kebanyakan minum - minum terlalu banyak
Example Sentences
He had one too many at the party last night.
basic
After one too many, he couldn't walk straight.
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She often has one too many on weekends.
basic
Looks like you've had one too many, maybe it's time for some water.
natural
Trust me, nobody dances like that unless they've had one too many.
natural
He made that speech after one too many, didn't he?
natural