out in large numbers

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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.

See also: large, number, out

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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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