# the more the merrier

## Pronunciation
/ðə mɔːr ðə ˈmeriər/ (American English)

## Origin
This English proverb dates back to the 16th century, with its first recorded use in John Heywood's collection of proverbs in 1546.

## Meaning
1. The more people or things involved in a situation, the more enjoyable or successful it will be.
2. Used to express that a larger number of people or things will make a situation more fun or better.

## Example Sentences
1. "We're having a potluck dinner tonight. Feel free to bring your friends – the more the merrier!"
2. "I'm organizing a beach cleanup. We need all the volunteers we can get. The more the merrier!"
3. "When it comes to our family reunions, we always say 'the more the merrier' and invite extended relatives and friends."

## Related Phrases
- The more, the better
- The more, the happier
- The fewer, the better (antonym)

## Memorization Trick
Imagine a merry-go-round getting merrier and more fun as more people join the ride. The more riders, the merrier the atmosphere becomes!