Quantités - Grand nombre ou montant

Plongez dans les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant les grands nombres ou quantités, comme "assez et même plus" et "très nombreux".

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under the sun [Phrase]

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

Ex: They discussed every topic under the sun during their long conversation .

(as|) plenty as blackberries [Phrase]

available or existing in large quantities

Ex: During the summer, fresh fruits are as plentiful blackberries at the market.

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 do not doubt their good intentions , but a directive would be too much of a good thing .

baker's dozen [nom]

treize à la douzaine

Ex: The bakery sells bagels by the baker's dozen, so you get 13 instead of 12.

La boulangerie vend des bagels à la douzaine du boulanger, donc vous en obtenez 13 au lieu de 12.

enough and to spare [Phrase]

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

Ex: After the successful harvest , we had enough and to spare of fresh vegetables for the entire season .

like a hole in the head [Phrase]

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

Ex: Keeping another pet is like a hole in the head for me , I already have many .

the lion's share [Phrase]

the portion that is larger than the rest

Ex: Military and nuclear research have received the lion 's share of public funding .

the more the merrier [Phrase]

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

Ex: Feel free to invite your friends to the party; the more, the merrier

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

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

Ex: He shared a plate of cookies and said , ' Help yourself ; there 's more where that came from .

thick on the ground [Phrase]

existing or available in great quantities

Ex: During the cherry season , ripe cherries are thick on the ground , and you can pick them easily .

{num} on the clock [Phrase]

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

Ex: This used car has 100,000 miles on the clock, but it's still in excellent condition.

for England [Phrase]

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

Ex: After fasting for a day , he sat down and ate a whole pizza for England .

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

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

Ex: After the news of the lottery win spread , long-lost relatives and friends came out of the woodwork , seeking a share of the prize .

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

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

Ex: The picnic area was crawling with ants , making it challenging to enjoy the outdoors .

the better part of {sth} [Phrase]

the larger or more significant portion of a whole

Ex: All of us had been travelling for the best part of a day.

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