How to Pronounce "too much of a good thing"
expression
TOO MUCH-uh vuh GOOD THING
TOO MUCH-uh vuh GOOD THING
Definition
This expression means that even something positive or enjoyable can become bad or have negative effects if you have it in excess.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/ /ˈmətʃ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
tˈuː/ /mˈʌtʃ/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO MUCH-uh vuh GOOD THING
UK
TOO MUCH-uh vuh GOOD THING
Listen in Context
Eating chocolate is nice, but too much of a good thing can make you sick.
Sarah worked every day, but too much of a good thing left her exhausted.
They say too much of a good thing is bad for you.
I love vacations, but after three weeks on the beach, I realized too much of a good thing can get boring.