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embarrassment of riches

noun phrase

Definition of embarrassment of riches

: a very large number of things from which to choose
  • With so many fine restaurants in the city, diners are faced with an embarrassment of riches.

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embarrassment play

  1. : something that embarrasses

  2. : an excessive quantity from which to select

  3. : the state of being embarrassed: such as

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riches play

  1. : things that make one rich : wealth

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