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Quantidades - Número ou quantidade grande

Mergulhe em expressões idiomáticas inglesas sobre grandes números ou quantidades, como "suficiente e ainda sobra" e "em abundância".

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English idioms related to Amounts
under the sun

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

Ex: The market sells products from every corner of the world under the sun.
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(as|) plenty as blackberries

available or existing in large quantities

Ex: The restaurant serves delicious dishes, and the choices on the menu are as plentiful as blackberries.
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too much of a good thing

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

Ex: You can never have too much of a good thing.
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baker's dozen
baker's dozen
[substantivo]

a group consisting of thirteen things or people

dúzia do padeiro, treze em vez de doze

dúzia do padeiro, treze em vez de doze

Ex: She received a baker's dozen of birthday cards, showing how much her friends cared.Ela recebeu uma **dúzia de padeiro** de cartões de aniversário, mostrando o quanto seus amigos se importavam.
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enough and to spare

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

Ex: Her talent and dedication were evident, as she completed the project with enough time and to spare.
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like a hole in the head

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

Ex: I need more paperwork to fill out like a hole in the head."
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the lion's share

the portion that is larger than the rest

Ex: The lion’s share of his money went to his grandchildren.
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the more the merrier

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

Ex: We're having a game night, and everyone is welcome to join.Remember, the more, the merrier!
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there is (plenty|) more where that came from

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

Ex: The coach encouraged the team by saying, 'You played well today, and there's plenty more where that came from in future games.
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thick on the ground

existing or available in great quantities

Ex: With the recent job market expansion, job openings are thick on the ground for qualified candidates.
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{num} on the clock

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

Ex: The vintage car may look old, but it only has 30,000 miles on the clock, which is quite impressive.
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for England

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

Ex: Whenever there's a delay, he starts complaining for England about the inconvenience.
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to [come|craw] out of the woodwork

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

Ex: When the organization offered volunteer opportunities, dedicated individuals crawled out of the woodwork to lend a hand.
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to [be] crawling with {sth}

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

Ex: The abandoned building was crawling with spiders, creating a spooky atmosphere.
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the better part of {sth}

the larger or more significant portion of a whole

Ex: We waited there for the better part of an hour.
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