out in large numbers

Appearing or operating in large numbers. It was a beautiful day, but the bees were out in large numbers. People are out in large numbers at city hall today to protest the mayor's controversial plan.

*out in large numbers

and *out in droves

Fig. in evidence in some large amount. (*Typically: be ~; Come ~.) The sidewalk salesmen are out in droves today. The ants were out in large numbers at the picnic.

词组	out in large numbers
释义	out in large numbers out in large numbers Appearing or operating in large numbers. It was a beautiful day, but the bees were out in large numbers. People are out in large numbers at city hall today to protest the mayor's controversial plan. See also: large, number, out Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. out in large numbers and out in droves Fig. in evidence in some large amount. (Typically: be ~; Come ~.) The sidewalk salesmen are out in droves today. The ants were out in large numbers at the picnic. See also: large, number, out McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also:* spread far and wide hog leg by and large battleship loom loom large consume consume mass quantities a good/great many large
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