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What do you call a good quality that becomes a flaw in excess?

There's a specific term. I think its two words and has a basis in literature. Sort of like Achilles Heel, except that's something slightly different.

Examples:

I'm so focussed that I get distracted from important issues.

I'm trust so easily, that I get myself into trouble.

Thanks in advance.

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  • 9 years ago
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    "To a fault"

    If someone is generous to a fault, they give away money so easily that they can't balance their own finances.

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