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Meaning of one too many | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see one, too many.
  2. One or more servings too many of alcohol, leading to drunkenness.
    idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch einen über den Durst trinken
Español unas copas de más
Français un verre de trop
Русский перебор

Examples

“We’ve got three too many.”
“Even if one child is hurt⟳ that is one too many.”
“He's had one too many.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

one track mind One Tree one true brace style one turn kill one under one up

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