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Definition of good thing in English: good thingnoun ˌɡʊd ˈθɪŋ 1In plural Desirable or pleasurable things generally; luxuries; especially tasty and appetizing food; treats. In early use chiefly in "the good things of this world (also life)" (now usually in theological contexts). 2A witty comment or remark; a bon mot. 3Chiefly Horse Racing. A likely success; an excellent opportunity for gain; specifically a horse that is very likely to win a race; a certainty. 4A course of action or state of affairs that is desirable or beneficial; a person who or thing which is commendable.
Phrases Used in reference to the fact that something that is generally desirable or beneficial can be detrimental or unpleasant if experienced excessively. an overabundance of any of the B vitamins can be too much of a good thing Example sentencesExamples - Use a dab of cologne, not half the bottle—there is such a thing as too much of a good thing.
- This opens the door for more weirdness for weirdness's sake, but sometimes, that can be too much of a good thing.
- Such emphasis may prove too much of a good thing.
- Three discs might seem like too much of a good thing, but I was never frustrated by this set.
- Too much of a good thing can often be a waste—or even a downright pollutant.
to know a good thing when one sees it And variants: to be able to recognize a situation, person, object, etc., as being desirable or worthy of appreciation.
Informal: in a job or other situation that is pleasant, profitable, or easy; in the position of having an excellent opportunity for success, prosperity, or advantage.
all good things must come to an end Proverb. and variants: used to express the impermanent nature of pleasurable situations, events, etc.
Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From good + thing. Definition of good thing in US English: good thingnounˌɡʊd ˈθɪŋ 1In plural Desirable or pleasurable things generally; luxuries; especially tasty and appetizing food; treats. In early use chiefly in "the good things of this world (also life)" (now usually in theological contexts). 2A witty comment or remark; a bon mot. 3Chiefly Horse Racing. A likely success; an excellent opportunity for gain; specifically a horse that is very likely to win a race; a certainty. 4A course of action or state of affairs that is desirable or beneficial; a person who or thing which is commendable.
Phrases : an excessive, and hence detrimental, amount of something which is desirable and beneficial in moderation.
to know a good thing when one sees it And variants: to be able to recognize a situation, person, object, etc., as being desirable or worthy of appreciation.
Informal: in a job or other situation that is pleasant, profitable, or easy; in the position of having an excellent opportunity for success, prosperity, or advantage.
all good things must come to an end Proverb. and variants: used to express the impermanent nature of pleasurable situations, events, etc.
Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From good + thing. |