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EXPRESSIONS WITH NUMBERS (___ IS COMPANY, ___ IS A CROWD)

16 / 03 / 2022
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EXPRESSIONS WITH NUMBERS (___ IS COMPANY, ___ IS A CROWD): meaning and examples

Good morning / afternoon / evening everyone and welcome back to the Daily Vitamin. I hope you are having a good day so far. 

As you know, this week we are challenging you to complete expressions with numbers.

Today's expression with numbers is: ___ is company, ___ is a crowd

Definition: said when two people are relaxed and enjoying each other's company but another person would make them feel less comfortable; a third person spoils the ideal combination of a couple.

Do you know the numbers that are missing from the following sentences?

Example 1:
Jack: You don't want to come to dinner with Donna and me?
Mike: No thanks, Jack... ___ is company, ___ is a crowd.

Example 2: Well, I'll leave you two lovers alone. ___ is company, ___ is a crowd.

Do you know which numbers are missing from this expression, and the sentences? Give us your answers on one of our social media sites (Facebook or Twitter) and we'll provide the correct answer tomorrow in the Daily Vitamin email, and in social media.

Have a great day. All the best!