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in excess

idiom

: in overly large amounts
Eating anything in excess can be bad for you.

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Thanksgiving apparently did not get the longevity-promoting memo, since many of the dishes Americans typically love to devour during the feast are a few sticks of butter in excess of being health-promoting. Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025 Kolbe is seeking a trial by jury and a judgment in excess of $25,000. Darcie Moran, USA Today, 24 Nov. 2025 Following them are Massachusetts, California, Alaska, North Dakota, Delaware, Wyoming and Maryland, all of which have state and local liabilities in excess of $20,000 per resident. Mariana Trujillo, Boston Herald, 23 Nov. 2025 And even natural sugar can impact gut health, metabolism, and weight when eaten in excess. Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in excess

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“In excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20excess. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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