one too many

idiom

: too many alcoholic drinks
He had one too many at the bar last night.

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Pick up some new ceramic flatware and try one too many free samples. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025 The Rays agreed, allotting him a spot in their rotation that at the moment has one too many pitchers. Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2025 Christopher Bell was battling with Hamlin for first place when Custer’s Ford pushed Bell’s No. 20 one too many times. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025 Her eldest, Serena (Martin) has been taking one too many tips from the Bush daughters' playbook, so Sutton wants her watchful eye on them at all times. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for one too many

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“One too many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20too%20many. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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