as many
as many
The same number or amount (of something). My exam schedule is really difficult. I have four tests in as many days. I wouldn't discount their army's force: they have 400,000 and as many guns.
See also: many
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
as many
1. The same number of. For example, He changed jobs four times in as many years means he changed jobs four times in four years. [c. 1400]
2. as many as. A phrase used to qualify the meaning of many as a very large number, depending on what follows it. For example, You can take as many pens as you need. [Late 1300s] Also see as ... as; as much as.
See also: many
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
as many
The same number of: moved three times in as many years.
See also: many
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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