のあまり

expression

so ... that; to the point of; overwhelmed by

Attaches to nouns or the dictionary form of verbs/adjectives to express an extreme degree that leads to a resulting action or state. Often used for emotional or physical reactions.

• 嬉うれしさの余あまり、涙なみだが出でた。

  I was so happy that I cried.

• 緊きん張ちょうの余あまり、言こと葉ばが出でてこなかった。

  I was so nervous that I couldn't get the words out.