to excess

Frequency: 7.814.1 per million words

To an extreme degree, especially in relation to activities like drinking or eating.

excessPREPOSITION + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • He warned his son not to drink to excess at the graduation party.
  • During the holidays, it's easy to eat to excess.
  • She tends to indulge in online shopping to excess when she feels down.
  • The doctor advised that even healthy foods can be harmful if consumed to excess.
  • They celebrated their championship win to excess, with parties lasting all night.
  • Working to excess is a common cause of professional burnout.
  • He worries to excess about every little detail, which affects his sleep.
  • The director was known for using special effects to excess in his films.
  • Moderation is key; anything done to excess can become a problem.
  • The athlete trained to excess and ended up with a serious injury.