the more the merrier

phrase

used to say that more people are welcome or invited to do something
"Can I bring my friends to the party?" "Of course, the more the merrier!"

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The only bind these strappy sandals present is which one to buy—the more the merrier for a big seasonal refresh! Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 July 2026 For lunch, enjoy a choice of housemade hummus and pita, salads, paninis on homemade breads, and/or fresh pastas (the more the merrier). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026 Toss ‘em in; the more the merrier. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026 Our model came with a rear bench with seating for three, which seems fitting for the rock-n-roll lifestyle; the more the merrier. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 And, with Season 21 filmed in Wisconsin, the more the merrier. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024 Some say the more the merrier, and others firmly believe that simplicity is key. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024

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“The more the merrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20more%20the%20merrier. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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