in excess

idiom

: in overly large amounts
Eating anything in excess can be bad for you.

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The cost of delivering all this is in excess of $100K per student per year at many institutions. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024 Consumed in excess and not broken down by enzymatic activity, lactose will ferment and cause digestive problems, inflammation and numerous symptoms (skin disorders, rhinitis, sinusitis, migraines, concentration problems, joint pain...). Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024 The panel also found Gaetz accepted gifts in excess of permissible amounts, including transportation and lodging for a 2018 trip to the Bahamas. Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024 Scientists estimate that the probe's heat shield will endure temperatures in excess of 2,500° Fahrenheit (1,371° C) on Christmas Eve, which is pretty much the polar opposite of the North Pole. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in excess 

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“In excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20excess. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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