"candy store problem" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: candy store problems [plural]
Etymology: See like a kid in a candy store. Etymology templates: {{m|en|like a kid in a candy store}} like a kid in a candy store Head templates: {{en-noun|head=candy store problem}} candy store problem (plural candy store problems)
  1. The problem of having too many options available. Related terms: champagne problem, spoilt for choice
    Sense id: en-candy_store_problem-en-noun-OSAQo8aI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1997, Communication Arts, numbers 270-272, page 40",
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