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more than one — Although this phrase obviously expresses a plural idea, it is followed by a verb in the singular: More than one story about this event has been printed. The verb is singular because of its relation (attraction) to one, not more. If the phrase is… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
More Than One Universe — More Than One Universe: The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke … Wikipedia
more than one string to one's bow — (capable of or expert in) more than one area of knowledge, function, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑string … Useful english dictionary
more than one string to their bow — A person who has more than one string to their bow has different talents or skills to fall back on … The small dictionary of idiomes
more than one way to skin a cat — When people say that there is more than one way to skin a cat, they mean that there are different ways of achieving the same thing … The small dictionary of idiomes
more than one can help — (illogically but idiomatically) more than is necessary • • • Main Entry: ↑help … Useful english dictionary
more than one can tell — index innumerable Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
more than one bargained for — n. (getting) more than one expected. □ This is certainly more than I bargained for! □ Trouble and more trouble. I’m getting more than I bargained for when I took the job … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
more than one can poke a stick at — adjective occurring in abundance; of a large quantity; many Check out this shop! They have more kinds of carpet than you can poke a stick at! Syn: more than one can shake a stick at … Wiktionary
more than one can shake a stick at — adjective occurring in abundance; of a large quantity; many Any English High Street has more Indian Restaurants than you can shake a stick at. Syn: more than one can poke a stick at … Wiktionary
