embarrassment of riches
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An absolute embarrassment of riches — not that the Rams are shy about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The game is an embarrassment of riches for trivia buffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
In recent years, music aficionados have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches —particularly when it comes to the Beatles.
From Salon ● May 7, 2024
Abbie Ward steps in for Aldcroft at lock, an area where England have an embarrassment of riches.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024
All this would be fine—an embarrassment of riches, to be sure; a tad too many treasures to be bestowed on a single human, certainly—if he were nice.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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