Meaning of the word "the more the merrier" in English

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the more the merrier

US /ðə mɔːr ðə ˈmer.i.ər/

UK /ðə mɔːr ðə ˈmer.i.ər/

used to say that the more people there are, the more enjoyable a situation or event will be

Example:

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Don't worry about bringing extra friends to the party, the more the merrier!

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We're having a potluck dinner, so feel free to invite anyone you like – the more the merrier!

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