embarrassment

Related to embarrassment: Embarrassment of riches

an embarrassment of riches

Too much or more than enough of a desired or needed thing. There are so many stellar applicants for the job that we can't choose between them—it's truly an embarrassment of riches.
See also: embarrassment, of, riches

blush with (an emotion)

To have a red face while feeling a particular emotion. I blushed with embarrassment when the teacher caught me not paying attention in class and yelled at me.
See also: blush
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

embarrassment of riches

An overabundance of something, too much of a good thing, as in All four of them have their own cars but there's no room in the driveway-an embarrassment of riches . This term originated in 1738 as John Ozell's translation of a French play, L'Embarras des richesses (1726).
See also: embarrassment, of, riches
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

an embarrassment of riches

LITERARY
If you have an embarrassment of riches, you have so many good things or options that you cannot decide which to have or do. With three matches being screened live simultaneously, football fans have an embarrassment of riches to choose from.
See also: embarrassment, of, riches
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

an emˌbarrassment of ˈriches

so many good things that it is difficult to choose just one: Stratford has an embarrassment of riches, what with three theatres and lovely countryside too.
See also: embarrassment, of, riches
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

embarrassment of riches, an

Too much of a good thing, an overabundance. The term is a direct translation from the French, where it first appeared as the title of a comedy by the Abbé Léonor d’Allainval, L’embarras des richesses (1726), translated into English by John Ozell and opening in London in 1738.
See also: embarrassment, of
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • an embarrassment of riches
  • embarrassment of riches
  • embarrassment of riches, an
  • riches
  • stellar
  • under control
  • professional
  • professional student
  • come down to the line
  • in line for something
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"The Governor Peter Anyang Nyong'o sends an unreserved apology to the family of the first vice president for the embarrassment caused by this publication and for this enormous error," he stated.
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'I hope they will just resign on their own to spare the President the embarrassment,' he told reporters in a chance interview.
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According to him, those citizens who do not follow only government-controlled media had a chance of hearing and reading messages and recommendations that could only make their faces flush with embarrassment. If we heard what they said to each other behind closed doors, our concern would probably be much greater than our embarrassment.
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The Shura member attributed his call to extend the dress code to the embarrassment and heavy criticism expressed by Saudis after a Saudi woman diplomat was shown giving a speech at the United Nations without wearing a head scarf.
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I HAVE been among Luis Suarez's biggest supporters in the past but I can defend this repeat offender and embarrassment to Liverpool Football Club no more.
Time to get rid of Suarez; SUNDAY SHOUT Letters will not be included unless you include your name, full postal address and daytime phone number (we prefer to use names of letter writers but you can ask for your name not to be published if you have a good reason). Address letters to: The Editor, Liverpool ECHO, PO Box 48, Old Hall Street, Liverpool L69 3EB. Or email us at: letters@liverpoolecho.co.uk Email:letters@liverpoolecho.co.uk
Embarrassment: Brazil's intelligence agency, Abin, admitted Monday that a news report saying it has spied on Iran, Russia and the United States was correct.
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