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too much of a good thing





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Higher valuations are good things for investors, but too much of a good thing can become a risk.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

"The OBR has brought discipline and transparency to the fiscal policymaking process, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing," he claimed.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Might too much of a good thing also lead to undesirable consequences in the economy as well?

From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025

“On the other hand,” he added, “it can be too much of a good thing too quickly.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

Local commerce was robust—too robust in some cases: a sign reading please wash at home awaited customers of a Norfolk Laundromat enjoying too much of a good thing.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly