a bit much
English
Etymology
Uncommon before 1920. Possibly an ellipsis of a bit + too + much
Noun
a bit much (uncountable)
- (idiomatic, of undesirable behaviour) More than is reasonable; a bit too much.
- 1996 July 27, Tara Mack, “The Super Market Man; Johnny Johnson Is Selling Pride as Well as Groceries in Richmond”, Washington Post:
- He says sometimes people even ask him for his autograph. But that's a bit much, even for Johnny Johnson.
- 1996 July 27, Tara Mack, “The Super Market Man; Johnny Johnson Is Selling Pride as Well as Groceries in Richmond”, Washington Post:
Synonyms
- (a bit too much): over the top, OTT, too
Translations
More than is reasonable
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