toujours perdrix

[ too-zhoor per-dree ]

French.

1. too much of a good thing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of toujours perdrix¹

First recorded in 1810–20; literally, “always partridge” (the meaning “too much of a good thing” refers to how a person might tire of eating something they love if that is all they eat)

Example Sentences

Truly, toujours perdrix is endurable by comparison with Always Home Rule.

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Simplicity is delightful by way of variety, but always simplicity is worse than toujours perdrix.

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"I am: 'Variety is charming,' says the proverb; and here you know it is toujours perdrix!"

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When we recall how one revolts against "toujours perdrix," and how the London apprentices rebelled against being expected to eat salmon four days a week, we see that there is abundant welcome in the world for the steady workman, the diligent official, the succulent sirloin, the fragrant bloater.

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It was not even toujours perdrix!

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