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all too

idiom

: much too
used to say that something is more than what is wanted, needed, acceptable, possible, etc.
These problems have been occurring all too often.
She knew all too well what the punishment would be.

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Parents and kids will both find something to love, from heartfelt scenes to laughs that feel all too familiar. Katie Grant, Parents, 25 Nov. 2025 As Constant Readers of King know all too well, his vast oeuvre is known for its cross-pollination of characters, towns, monsters, and mysteries. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025 Beyond family, the need for togetherness, humanity, healing and resilience against aggression were at the core of many award-winning titles, with war in Ukraine all too present in everybody’s mind and hearts. Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025 For gardeners in frost-prone areas, finding a favorite pot that has cracked open over the winter and left cherished plants exposed to the elements is all too familiar. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for all too

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“All too.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20too. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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