Meaning of the word "honey in excess is no longer sweet" in English
What does "honey in excess is no longer sweet" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
honey in excess is no longer sweet
US /ˈhʌn.i ɪn ɪkˈsɛs ɪz noʊ ˈlɔŋ.ɡər swiːt/
UK /ˈhʌn.i ɪn ɪkˈses ɪz nəʊ ˈlɒŋ.ɡə swiːt/
Idiom
even good things can become unpleasant or harmful if there is too much of them
Example:
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I love this song, but hearing it every hour makes me realize that honey in excess is no longer sweet.
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He spent all his inheritance on luxury travel in a month, proving that honey in excess is no longer sweet.