I know the meaning of too many and one too many, but is there any difference in usage? Perhaps, some difference in meaning? I don't feel any difference.
He lied to me too many times.
He lied to me one too many times.
I know the meaning of too many and one too many, but is there any difference in usage? Perhaps, some difference in meaning? I don't feel any difference.
He lied to me too many times.
He lied to me one too many times.
He lied to me too many times.
is a general statement saying "he" has told you so many lies that you no longer believe him any more.
He lied to me one too many times.
"One too many" is an intensifier to emphasise the number of lies is too many. It may also be said after the last time "he" lied to you, after which you no longer believe him. The proverbial
Straw that broke the camel's back.