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 [phrase]

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

Ex: She has tried every type of cuisine under the sun , but Italian food remains her favorite .

(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: It was too much of a good thing , because suddenly I lost the desire .

baker's dozen [noun]

a group consisting of thirteen things or people

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enough and to spare [phrase]

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

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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

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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 [sentence]

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

Ex: After donating to the charity , they assured her , ' Thank you for your contribution , and remember , there 's plenty more where that came from .

thick on the ground [phrase]

existing or available in great quantities

Ex: During the sale , discounted items are thick on the ground , so shoppers can find great deals .

{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: After a week of intense work , he slept for England over the weekend .

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: As soon as the celebrity arrived at the event , fans and autograph seekers came out of the woodwork , hoping for a glimpse .

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

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

Ex: The old barn was crawling with mice , prompting the need for pest control .

the better part of {sth} [phrase]

the larger or more significant portion of a whole

Ex: She really is weird , unsympathetic and is useless for the better part of the movie .

Amounts
Distance	Extent	Intensity or Emphasis	Extremity
Large Number or Amount	Small Number or Amount	Speed