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Isn't it too much? vs Is it not too much?

Both phrases are correct, but "isn't it too much?" is more commonly used in everyday English. The two phrases both communicate the same thing, but the first one is more idiomatic and has a more natural sound.
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Last updated: August 24, 2024

Isn't it too much?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a common way to ask if something is excessive or too extreme. It is used in informal conversations.

Examples:

  • Isn't it too much to ask for?
  • Isn't it too much for one person to handle?
  • Isn't it too much for a child to carry?
  • Isn't it too much for a beginner to learn?
  • Isn't it too much for a single day?
  • even though you are a national lawyer, isn't it too much?
  • Isn't it too much sacrifice?
  • Isn't it too much change for you?
  • Isn't it too much for one man?
  • But all this money... isn't it a bit too much?
  • But isn't it too much, that manager from the toy factory,
  • Winky, my tie, is it too much?
  • You sure this isn't too much?
  • Isn't that a little too much?
  • So, but here, and - is the camera getting too much? No.
  • And when you grow to like it too much?
  • And when you grow to like it too much?
  • So you think ten taels of silver is too much?
  • Jean, is that too much?
  • You think the sarong is too much?
  • Do you think the wig is too much?
  • I'm sorry, is my hat too much?
  • -Photoshopped hair's too much?
  • Is it too much to expect another?
  • Malcolm isn't swayed by pain, he enjoys it too much.

Alternatives:

  • Is it too much?
  • Is this excessive?
  • Is this too extreme?
  • Is this too overwhelming?
  • Is this more than necessary?

Is it not too much?

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase also asks if something is excessive or too extreme, but it sounds more formal or old-fashioned compared to "isn't it too much?"

Examples:

  • Is it not too much to expect?
  • Is it not too much for you to handle?
  • Is it not too much for a person to endure?
  • Is it not too much for a student to memorize?
  • Is it not too much for a team to accomplish?
  • Magic. Is it not too much in your present state?
  • It's not too much, is it?
  • This... it's not too much?
  • So, but here, and - is the camera getting too much? No.
  • It's not too much, is it?
  • I guess my question is, is it wrong to love somebody too much?
  • Winky, my tie, is it too much?
  • Is it just me, or did she seem to enjoy that a little bit too much?
  • Something reliable, not too much mileage?
  • So you think ten taels of silver is too much?
  • You sure this isn't too much?
  • Jean, is that too much?
  • You think the sarong is too much?
  • Isn't that a little too much?
  • Do you think the wig is too much?
  • I'm sorry, is my hat too much?
  • Why is it feeding so much?
  • -Photoshopped hair's too much?
  • Mama, are you sure this is not too much stuffing?
  • Your husband thinks you work too much?

Alternatives:

  • Isn't it too much?
  • Is this excessive?
  • Is this too extreme?
  • Is this too overwhelming?
  • Is this more than necessary?

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