Phrase guide

spoilt for choice

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having such a selection of good choices that deciding which one to pick is difficult.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 選擇太多而讓人難以決定 /选择太多而让人难以决定 (xuǎnzé tài duō ér ràng rén nányǐ juédìng) — having many good choices
  • Finnish: runsaudenpulassa — having many good choices
  • French: avoir l'embarras du choix — having many good choices
  • German: die Qual der Wahl haben — having many good choices
  • Italian: esserci l imbarazzo della scelta — having many good choices
  • Polish: mający zbyt wiele opcji do wyboru — having many good choices