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Meaning of by the dozen | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Twelve at a time.
    literally, not-comparable
  2. In large numbers.
    figuratively, not-comparable

Equivalents

Suomi tusinoittain
Polski na tuziny

Examples

“Eggs are often sold by the dozen.”
“She's had boyfriends by the dozen.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

by the gods by the looks of things by the sly by the way by thunder by-and-by

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