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30 April 2006

What does the colloquialism "You're too much" mean? in the context of:

A: *issues B a compliment*
B: Awwww, you're too much!

post by: NucleophilicAttack at: 15:37 | 6 comments

Could it be a way of saying "you're too [something] to describe." As in, that puppy is too cute for words.

posted by mullacc 30 April | 16:35

I think in that context it would be "You're too kind/nice/flattering". Incidentally, "You're too much" should always be met with a response of "and you're too little", especially when talking to short people.

posted by fvw 30 April | 17:43

it's good--what fvw said (except for that last part)

posted by amberglow 30 April | 19:26

Thanks guys. So I should take it positively. ;-)

posted by NucleophilicAttack 30 April | 20:27

I would take that as modesty, as in: "you're too much to be believed."

posted by scarabic 30 April | 22:29

To me, it's definitely a modest way to accept a compliment. It means, "oh I'm not that good looking/nice/whatever... the reason we're having this conversation is that you're too kind and generous in your compliments. It's a good thing.

posted by the_jam 30 April | 22:55

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