too much of a good thing
Example Sentences
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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
As the old adage goes, too much of a good thing can be bad, which applies to fiber intake too.
From Salon
The biggest risk is that we get too much of a good thing—too much economic growth and supply-demand imbalances that cause prices to go up.
From Barron's
It’s possible to have too much of a good thing, and most investors likely have too much tech in their portfolios.
From Barron's
"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
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