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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)

Definition

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

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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

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

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Jay chen

Malaysia

I like to know all the people across the country because the more the merrier. Ehehehe

La Princesse de la vie

Egypt

A week ago, we had a concert at the university and an Egyptian famous singer came, but I felt that only few people shared him singing, so I wanted to say loudly “come on people, the more the merrier” :)

Mr. Learner

Peru

When is comes to gaining knowledge, I’d say the more the merrier.

karonshimon

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

It means the more people there are the happier the situation will be ,it is good to be used for events where number of people increase importance of that events .for a competition numbers of rivals and quality of them is important .

manu_wj

Italy

it sounds so sad yollgezer

yollgezer

Germany

Not always, sometimes i fell more lonely in crowd. Always alone only alone

manu_wj

Italy

it depends, let me explain…

have a drink, the more the merrier

do jogging : he more the merrier

watch a film: he more the merrier

my children are sleeping, have a drink with my wife, better we alone;

do running (a race): better alone

whatch the film in English language: better alone

and IN the forum? THE MORE THE MERRIER, IT’S SURE!

manu_wj

Italy

Ryo is simply my great friend Ryo, deep heart and confuse mind…

Eliza09

United States

I love to live new and beautiful experiences with my family and friends! the more the merrier!!

bellaboo2422

Pakistan

there are lot of situtaions and things makes me more then merrier. in rutine life its when i spend time with my family, when i achive my goals, when i do good for others, when i make others happpy, when i share my stuff with my own Allah Almighty so there is a long list actuly. thing is i always thank to Allah for all the blessings whom make it more then merrier. so i think i ll be more then merrier when i ll pendown a beautiful doxology for him.

Irene Forever

Ukraine

While doing something that needs much efforts and certain skill or experience, the more the merrier.

If the task is too important, I prefer doing much of it myself and keep it under the control.

If I’m present at a cheerful party, the more the merrier.:)

If it’s the matter of my private life, the less people in my appartment, the better. I don’t like when the place I live reminds an anthill where I can’t find a place to stay alone. That’s why, my favorite time is night.

Wfernando

Colombia

Oh… I’ll start using it with my friends when we go to a party in a night party here in Bogotá :D

DarknessLight

Germany

In parties, friends and family gatherings, social meetings, even in competitions, it makes me happy to compete with lots of people, it becomes more challenging.

FUN777

Egypt

I think when i do any charity, it would be the more the merrier for me….

Nabilo

Germany

The number of employees in my company increased from 10,000 to 12,000. To me: the more the merrier

Englishty

Egypt

For me i have alot of things make me happy in my life, for example, watching good movie, reading, getting to know new places and new people, learning new things, meeting an inspiring, strong and optimistic people, talking and playing with kids, laughing with my family. These are the situations that make think The more The merrier