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1.
under the sun
Phrase

used when emphasizing how large the number, amount, or range of something is

They discussed every topic under the sun during their long conversation.

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2.
(as|) plenty as blackberries
Phrase

available or existing in large quantities

During the summer, fresh fruits are as plentiful blackberries at the market.

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3.
too much of a good thing
Phrase

used to refer to the fact that even something pleasant can become unpleasant or harmful if not done or kept in moderation

I do not doubt their good intentions, but a directive would be too much of a good thing.

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4.
baker's dozen
Noun

a group consisting of thirteen things or people

The bakery sells bagels by the baker's dozen, so you get 13 instead of 12.

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5.
enough and to spare
Phrase

used when there is more of something than the required or necessary amount

After the successful harvest, we had enough and to spare of fresh vegetables for the entire season.

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6.
like a hole in the head
Phrase

used to say that something is not wanted or needed at all

Keeping another pet is like a hole in the head for me, I already have many.

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7.
the more the merrier
Phrase

a greater number of things or people involved or present, will make a situation more enjoyable

Feel free to invite your friends to the party; the more, the merrier

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8.
there is (plenty|) more where that came from
content.sentence

more of the thing in question is available or can be provided

He shared a plate of cookies and said, 'Help yourself; there's more where that came from.

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9.
thick on the ground
Phrase

existing or available in great quantities

During the cherry season, ripe cherries are thick on the ground, and you can pick them easily.

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10.
on the clock
Phrase

during the hours that one is required to be working

He's getting paid overtime for working on the weekend, but only for the hours he's on the clock.

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11.
for England
Phrase

used to suggest doing something to an extreme degree or with great enthusiasm

After fasting for a day, he sat down and ate a whole pizza for England.

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12.
[come|craw] out of the woodwork
Phrase

(of things or people) to unexpectedly appear or emerge out of someowhere, often in great numbers

After the news of the lottery win spread, long-lost relatives and friends came out of the woodwork, seeking a share of the prize.

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13.
[be] crawling with {sth}
Phrase

to be filled with a large number of something, often to the point of being overwhelming

The picnic area was crawling with ants, making it challenging to enjoy the outdoors.

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14.
the better part of {sth}
Phrase

the larger or more significant portion of a whole

All of us had been travelling for the best part of a day.

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