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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"Yes," said Molly, rather drearily, having something of the "toujours perdrix" feeling at the moment.

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To revert to the Beaufort story, mais c'est perdrix, perdrix, toujours perdrix!

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I wish I could exchange our bill of fare occasionally with that French fellow who complained of having "toujours perdrix."

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Toujours perdrix may sate in the long-run, but perpetually to faire maigre is attended with even greater discomfort.

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