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Amounts - Large Number or Amount

Dive into English idioms regarding large numbers or amounts, like "enough and to spare" and "thick on the ground".

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under the sun

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

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(as) plenty as blackberries

available or existing in large quantities

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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

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baker's dozen

a group consisting of thirteen things or people

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enough and to spare

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

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like a hole in the head

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

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the lion's share

the portion that is larger than the rest

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the more the merrier

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

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

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thick on the ground

existing or available in great quantities

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number on the clock

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

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for England

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

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to come out of the woodwork

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

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to be crawling with something

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

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the better part of something

the larger or more significant portion of a whole

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