embarrassment of riches

Noun

idiomatic

(idiomatic) An abundance or overabundance of something; too much of a good thing.

Japanese Meaning

あまりにも豊かすぎる状態（利益や財産が非常に豊富で、それが時に問題となるほどの状況） / 豊富すぎるために困惑するほどの過剰な量・分量 / 望ましいものが過剰に存在し、かえってマイナスに働く状況

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The art gallery presented an embarrassment of riches, with masterpieces from every era lining the walls.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その美術館は、あらゆる時代の傑作が壁に並び、選びきれないほどの豊富さを誇っていた。

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(idiomatic) An abundance or overabundance of something; too much of a good thing.

Roger was in the library, trying to choose, from an embarrassment of riches, the ten of his father's books which he was to be permitted to take to the city.

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embarrassments of riches

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