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the more the merrier

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the more the merrier
多多益善

Date: Oct 18 2012

Quote

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“I don’t feel any competition with Britney. I’m like, come on, the more the merrier.”

- Singer Christina Aguilera denying a rivalry with her fellow singer and reality competition judge Britney Spears. (Parade)

“我不觉得自己和布兰妮 (Britney) 之间存在任何竞争。我的感觉是多多益善。”

— 歌手克里斯蒂安娜·阿奎莱拉 (Christina Aguilera) 否认与同行歌手、真人选秀比赛评委布兰妮·斯皮尔斯 (Britney Spears) 存在竞争。

Definition

1. Definition - Study the definition.

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it is better to have more of something, such as people

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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To be merry is to be very happy, and in the mood to celebrate. At Christmas time, people say “Merry Christmas!” to wish others a happy holiday season.

Having more of some things in your life, like a cold, or a flat tire, might not make you happy. But how about having more friends, or, if you’re an animal lover, more pets? If you’re having a small party and another friend asks if she can join, you might tell her, “Sure! The more the merrier!”

Christina Aguilera realizes that some people might think that she doesn’t like Britney Spears. However, when she says the more the merrier, she’s expressing that she thinks it’s great to have more female pop singers around.

What are situations where you think the more the merrier applies?

Examples

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“When it comes to parties, my philosophy is the more the merrier.”

“My husband doesn’t want to get another cat because we already have three, but I say the more the merrier.”

“Of course you can come over! The more the merrier!”

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

cubi1604 More people more fun
by cubi1604
sadafh used to say that you will be happy & have more fun if more people join you in what you are doing and
by sadafh
Julissita More people, more fun.
by Julissita
Wfernando I'd think it's: The more people go, the best and more interesting it'd be... :D
by Wfernando
dilek23 It means " the more, the better". That is to say, If you have a lot of things, you will have more chance to experience."
by dilek23
Orchestra it's like... the more people are in the place the cooler stuff is going to be
by Orchestra
Englishty It means the more there are a lot of talents the better it would be.
by Englishty
dearpesar the more people there are, the happier the situation will be
by dearpesar

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BastetPrada

Colombia

Interesting phrase! I haven’t heard it before. Thanks for always being teaching us such great things about english language. Warm regards from Colombia.

03:18 AM Oct 18 2012 |

Ngubo Sixtus

South Africa

good subject.

02:44 AM Oct 18 2012 |

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