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too much of a good thing

A phrase typically used to indicate that having too much of a "good thing" generally becomes a bad thing, and you're gonna have a bad time.

This applies to pretty much everything - even seemingly normal everyday habits - as well as more obvious examples like food, sex, drugs (especially alcohol), and, hell, even water.

All of them can be good, and they often are. But too much of any one of them will always lead to negative and painful consequences, some sooner than others. Especially if you're actively trying to ignore those consequences by continuing to over-use said "good thing" - all you're doing is just putting off that pain until later... because you're still gonna have to deal with it eventually. Somehow, someday, it's gonna bite you in the ass, and the longer you push it off, the harder it's gonna bite. Could be physically, mentally, emotionally, or even spiritually...

In fact, people are very frequently utterly destroyed by good things.

The difference between medicine and poison is always in the dosage.
There's really no such thing as "too much of a good thing," because once you start reaching levels of "too much"... then whatever you're doing, it ain't a "good thing" anymore.
by igweyliogsuh January 25, 2024
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The jacket thing

When a guy takes off his jacket in the cold and gives it to a girl. Normally done by the guy to show that he cares about / likes the girl.
Amelia: How did your first date go?
Thomas: It was perfect imo. I even did the jacket thing!
Amelia: Awwwwww!
by General Tom October 21, 2019
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A booboo thing

"It's a booboo thing" is when you stumble upon an incredibly ridiculous and let's not forget completely disassembled and/or destroyed item/ items, with a million random tools strode amongst said item.
OMG! Look at this chaotic monstrosity of a mess! This is definitely a booboo thing!! Smmfh!!🤔🤔
by WonderWomanWannab71 March 18, 2022
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Swamp Thing

Your penis after having anal with a woman with swamp ass.
Your momma gave me swamp thing, so nasty, I had to use a wet nap.
by Goblin Green June 29, 2023
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sitty ploppy thing

When a girl sits down and her thighs expand.
Person 1: "She looks so thicc when she sits down"

Person 2: "Yeah that's cause of that sitty ploppy thing"
by headass69666 April 15, 2019
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