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Idiom in small doses if you like someone or something in small doses, you only like them for short periods.She's all right in small doses but I wouldn't want to spend a whole lot of time with her.
idiomin small dosesspoken used in order to say that you only like something or someone if you do not have to do it or be with them for very long:Computer games are all right - in small doses.Martin's funny, but I can only take him in small doses.
in small dosesIn only small increments or short periods of time. The book is incredibly dense, so I suggest reading it in small doses. John can be quite funny, but I can only handle him in small doses. in small doses COMMON If you do something, experience something or spend time with someone in small doses, you do it, experience it, or spend time with them in small amounts or for short periods of time. I liked him in small doses. He may be right to assume most Germans favour reform only in small doses. in small doses experienced or engaged in a little at a time. 1994 American Spectator In small doses, ironical detachment is as necessary for getting along in life as…any of the other human qualities. |