one too many

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English

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Etymology

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From one drink (of an alcoholic beverage) too many.

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Noun

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one too many

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see one,‎ too,‎ many.
    We’ve got three too many.
    Even if one child is hurt that is one too many.
  2. (idiomatic) One or more servings too many of alcohol, leading to drunkenness.
    He's had one too many.

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