a bit much

noun phrase

: a little more than one wants to endure
finds his constant joking a bit much
see also bit entry 3, a bit

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of a bit much was in 1937

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Cite this Entry

“A bit much.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20bit%20much. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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