腐くさるほど

expression, noun, adverb

more than one can use; countless; rolling in

Idiomatic expression meaning an excessive amount, so much that it would rot if left unused. Often used with money, examples, or things. Can be used adverbially or as a noun.

• 彼かれは腐くさるほど金かねを持もっている。

  He has money to burn.

• そんな話はなしは腐くさるほど聞きいたよ。

  I've heard countless stories like that.

• 腐くさるほどの服ふくがあっても、着きるものがない。

  Even though I have more clothes than I can possibly use, I have nothing to wear.