Meaning of 'The world and his wife'
What does the saying 'The world and his wife' mean?
Idiom: The world and his wife
Meaning:
If the world and his wife were somewhere, then huge numbers of people were present.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Men & women |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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