Too, A few, A little, Enough

Point 1: We use 'too', 'a few', 'a little', and 'enough' to talk about quantity — how much or how many we have.

• There are too many people in this pub.
• This soup needs a little more salt.
• I have a few ideas for the project.
• Can you buy some bread? We don’t have enough.

Point 2: We use 'too much' with uncountable nouns and 'too many' with countable nouns to show that something is more than we need.

• Try not to eat too much chocolate.
• You put too much sugar in my coffee.
• I have too many clothes to fit in my closet.
• We shouldn’t carry too many things on the hike.

Point 3: We use 'a little' to talk about a small amount of something that we cannot count (like water or time). It is often used with 'more'.

• There is still a little milk left.
• I would like a little sugar in my coffee.
• I need a little more time.
• Would you like some more coffee?
  • Just a little.
  • A little would be nice.
  • Yes, I'll take a little more.

Point 4: We use 'a few' to talk about a small number of things we can count. It is often used in answers without repeating the noun.

• I have a few handy tools you can borrow.
• There are a few interesting things you can try.
• Do you have a few minutes to talk?
• Would you like some cookies?
  • Yes, I'll take a few.
  • Just a few.

Point 5: We use 'enough' to say we have the right amount — not too much, not too little.

• I have enough time to complete my homework.
• There isn’t enough cheese on this pizza.
• Do you have enough paper or do you need more?
• I don’t have enough money to buy this coat.