Meaning of the word "an embarrassment of riches" in English
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an embarrassment of riches
US /ən ɛmˈbærəsmənt əv ˈrɪtʃɪz/
UK /ən ɛmˈbærəsmənt əv ˈrɪtʃɪz/
Idiom
1.
a situation in which one has an excessive number of good things or too many choices, making it difficult to decide
Example:
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With so many talented players, the coach had an embarrassment of riches when selecting the starting lineup.
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The restaurant's menu offered an embarrassment of riches, making it hard to pick just one dish.
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