Mengen - Große Zahl oder Menge

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under the sun [Phrase]

used when emphasizing how large the number, amount, or range of something is

Ex: In this library , you can find books on just about every subject under the sun .

(as|) plenty as blackberries [Phrase]

available or existing in large quantities

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too much of a good thing [Phrase]

used to refer to the fact that even something pleasant can become unpleasant or harmful if not done or kept in moderation

Ex: I never could stand too much of a good thing .

baker's dozen [Nomen]

Bäckerdutzend

Ex:

Er bestellte ein Bäckerdutzend Rosen für ihren Jahrestag, um ihn noch besonderer zu machen.

enough and to spare [Phrase]

used when there is more of something than the required or necessary amount

Ex: The company 's profits exceeded expectations , leaving them with enough and to spare for expansion .

like a hole in the head [Phrase]

used to say that something is not wanted or needed at all

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the lion's share [Phrase]

the portion that is larger than the rest

Ex: Reputable charities spend the lion 's share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration .

the more the merrier [Phrase]

a greater number of things or people involved or present, will make a situation more enjoyable

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there is (plenty|) more where that came from [Satz]

more of the thing in question is available or can be provided

Ex: The manager praised her performance and promised , ' If you need more challenges , there 's plenty more where that came from .

thick on the ground [Phrase]

existing or available in great quantities

Ex: In a city like New York , opportunities for networking are thick on the ground .

{num} on the clock [Phrase]

used to indicate how much distance vehicle has undertaken, often in miles

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for England [Phrase]

used to suggest doing something to an extreme degree or with great enthusiasm

Ex: Known for her loquaciousness , she can talk for England about her travels .

to [come|craw] out of the woodwork [Phrase]

(of things or people) to unexpectedly appear or emerge out of someowhere, often in great numbers

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to [be] crawling with {sth} [Phrase]

to be filled with a large number of something, often to the point of being overwhelming

Ex: After the rain , the garden was crawling with earthworms , a sign of healthy soil .

the better part of {sth} [Phrase]

the larger or more significant portion of a whole

Ex: Sailors spend the better part of their time at sea .

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Distance	Extent	Intensität oder Betonung	Extremity
Große Zahl oder Menge	Kleine Anzahl oder Menge	Speed