the more the merrier

idiom

—used to say that more people are welcome or invited to do something

"Can I bring my friends to the party?" "Of course, the more the merrier!"

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Liz Clayman There’s no shortage of natural wine bars in New York City–but Elvis proves the more the merrier. —

Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024 My approach to jewelry has always skewed toward the more the merrier. —

Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024 And, with Season 21 filmed in Wisconsin, the more the merrier. —

Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024 Some say the more the merrier, and others firmly believe that simplicity is key. —

Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024 Your neighbors will applaud your family chorus—and remember, the more the merrier. —

Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023 With bottle openers, the more the merrier, and this one won’t get easily misplaced. —

Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023 And if the light can be shined on someone else, the more the better, the more the merrier. —

CBS News, 14 May 2023

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