so many

1. Forming a group, as in The reporters turned on the speaker like so many tigers let loose . [c. 1600]

2. An unspecified number, as in There allegedly are so many shrimp per pound, but of course the exact number depends on their size and weight . [First half of 1500s]

3. Such a large number, as in There were so many guests that we didn't have enough chairs . [First half of 1200s]

Example Sentences

None of my Parisian friends would pay any attention to what her oh-so many grand people say.

From The Daily Beast

He paid so-and-so many dollars for the £1,000 ninety-day bill, originally.

From Project Gutenberg

The dragon had a great many teeth-so many that when Cadmus had taken them out they filled his helmet heaping full.

From Project Gutenberg

He did the work of ever-so-many men, and almost of one woman.

From Project Gutenberg