There was all the world and his wife.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This phrase describes a place filled with many people.
- In plain terms
- It was very crowded.
- What can you take from it?
- Crowds can fill a space completely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is crowdedness good or bad?
- What makes a place busy?
Another view
Not every gathering is this crowded.
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