A bit much

Meaning

"A bit much" is an idiom that means something is too extreme or excessive. It can also mean that something is overwhelming or more than what someone can handle.

Usage

• "I don't think he was ready for the level of difficulty in that math problem. It was just a little too much for him."
• "She was always so strict with her kids, but I feel like she takes it a bit too much sometimes."
• "The party went on way too long for me. I'm not really a night owl, and by the end of it, I felt like I was going to burst."
• "I think he tries to do too much at once. He's always rushing around and it feels like he's never taking a moment to breathe."
• "She got really angry when I accidentally spilled my coffee on her shirt. I guess she takes cleaning very seriously, but I think it was just a little too much for me."

Roots and History

The origin of the idiom "a bit much" is uncertain, but it has been in use since at least the mid-20th century. It may have evolved from the phrase "too much of a good thing," which means that something good becomes too excessive or overwhelming.

Synonyms in English

• Too much to handle
• Too much at once
• Too extreme
• Overwhelming
• Intense

Synonyms in other languages

• Spanish: demasiado grande (too big)
• French: trop grand (too big)
• German: zu viel/zu groß (too much/too big)
• Italian: troppo grande (too big)
• Japanese: 過り費大きい (excessive fee)

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