Meaning of toujours perdrix | Babel Free

Definitions

Too much of a good thing.

Examples

“"Toujours perdrix," is a complaint which we particularly wish⟳ to avoid⟳ in our embellishments.”

“"I am sorry we did not see⟳ him," cried Paula ; "he is a very nice young man : as to the General he is toujours perdrix."”

“"Toujours perdrix !" She turned, laughing at the surprise⟳, and flushing with pleasure.”

“"Perdrix, perdrix, toujours perdrix." "Roose, Roose, toujours Roose, Robson Roose."”

“Toujours Perdrix ! That's loving to satiety– There is no fun in life without variety !”

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