单词 | the more the merrier |
释义 | Idioms and Phrases with The more the merrier (1 of 2)more the merrier, the The larger the number involved, the better the occasion. For example, John's invited all his family to come along, and why not? The more the merrier. This expression was first recorded in 1530, when it was put as “The more the merrier; the fewer, the better fare” (meaning “with fewer there would be more to eat”), an observation that made its way into numerous proverb collections. Idioms and Phrases with The more the merrier (2 of 2)the more the merrier see more the merrier. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. The more the merrierThe more people there are involved in something, the more fun it will be. notes for The more the merrier“The more the merrier” is often used to welcome those who wish to participate in an activity but hesitate to join in uninvited. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. |
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