SINCE 1828
more than
idiomDefinition of more than
: to a great degree : very : extremely
Please call me anytime. I'm more than happy to help (out) in any way I can.
—often in a clause followed by another clause that gives more information or limits the "more than" clause in some way I am more than happy to help you, but I'd appreciate being asked politely.You are more than welcome to stay for dinner, but we aren't having anything special.
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