The more the merrier

Cultural  

1. The more people there are involved in something, the more fun it will be.

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more the merrier, the Idioms  

1. The larger the number involved, the better the occasion. For example, John's invited all his family to come along, and why not? The more the merrier. This expression was first recorded in 1530, when it was put as “The more the merrier; the fewer, the better fare” (meaning “with fewer there would be more to eat”), an observation that made its way into numerous proverb collections.

2. see more the merrier.

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“The more the merrier” is often used to welcome those who wish to participate in an activity but hesitate to join in uninvited.

Example Sentences

“I’m excited about all the guys. I think you just take the more the merrier the mindset.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2021

“I think the more the merrier, the more the better in these debates and out there in the arena,” said Palin, 47.

From BusinessWeek • Aug. 13, 2011

“I think the more the merrier, the more the better in these debates and out there in the arena,” Palin said.

From BusinessWeek • Aug. 12, 2011

The Pollyannas say the more the merrier; the Cassandras say that is already twice as many as can be supported in middle-class comfort, and the world is running out of arable land and fresh water.

From Time Magazine Archive

"The more the merrier, the fewer the better cheer."

From History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 2 by MacCaffrey, James