by the gross
Related to by the gross: disgusting, assimilate, rotten, Net, Ogrish
by the gross
In large quantities. Although this definition is broad, a "gross," when used as a unit of measure, equals 12 dozen. We definitely have more paper towels somewhere in the house—my mom practically buys them by the gross.
See also: by, gross
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
by the gross
in large numbers or amounts.A gross was formerly widely used as a unit of quantity equal to twelve dozen; the word comes from the French gross douzaine , which literally means ‘large dozen’.
See also: by, gross
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- gross
- by the yard
- by the handful
- handful
- meat sweats
- sell like hotcakes
- carbos
- churn
- churn out
- absorb (something) with (something)