out in large numbers

out in large numbers
*out in large numbers & *out in droves
Fig. in evidence in some large amount. (*Typically: be \out in large numbers; come\out in large numbers.) •

The sidewalk salesmen are out in droves today.

The ants were out in large numbers at the picnic.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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