more\ the\ merrier

more\ the\ merrier
n. phr.
the more people who join in the fun, the better it will be. - Used in welcoming more people to join others in some pleasant activity.

Come with us on the boat ride; the more the merrier.


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  • The More the Merrier — Filmdaten Deutscher Titel: Immer mehr, immer fröhlicher Originaltitel: The More the Merrier Produktionsland: USA Erscheinungsjahr: 1943 Länge: 104 Minuten Originalsprache: Englisch …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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