What does 'the more the merrier' mean? - YouTube
Feifei: Hello and welcome to a very festive
The English We Speak. I'm Feifei...
Rob: ...and I'm Rob. Happy Christmas
everyone - and to you, Feifei.
Feifei: Oh thanks. But you know what,
Rob, I don't feel very festive.
Rob: Festive?! Look, I'm wearing
my Christmas jumper, we've got
mince pies and, yeah, I
think it's snowing outside.
Feifei: That's not snow, it's rain, Rob.
But I just think there is something
missing ... something that would
make us feel more Christmassy.
Rob: Presents?
Feifei: Not presents.
Rob: Christmas crackers?
Feifei: No, it's not those - I know
what's missing - it's people.
We need more people
to make it feel like a Christmas party!
Rob: What's wrong with just me?
Feifei: You're OK, Rob. But you know
what they say? The more the merrier.
Rob: Right - you mean the situation
or occasion would be better, or
more enjoyable, if lots
of people joined in. More people
equals more fun!
Feifei: Exactly!
Rob: OK, well I'll try to find some people
for you, Feifei, while you enjoy
some examples...
A: Is it OK if I bring some of my friends
to the party tonight?
B: Of course it is - the more the merrier!
Why don't you come skiing with us? We've
got room in the car. The more the merrier!
We've got our office brainstorm later.
Please join us - the more the merrier!
Feifei: This is The English We Speak
from BBC Learning English.
It's almost Christmas,
so I want a party with lots of people
in the studio. As the saying goes,
the more the merrier
- the more people there are, the more
enjoyable the situation!
Don't you agree Rob? Rob? Oh,
where's he gone?
Rob: Don't worry, Feifei, I'm here, I'm here.
And I've found some people for you.
Roy: Hi Feifei!
Feifei: Hi Roy!
Catherine: Hello Feifei!
Feifei: Hello!
Dan: Hi Feifei!
Feifei: Hi! Wow! All my Learning English
chums - but... it's getting a bit
crowded in here now.
Dan: Hello!
Hi! Good to see you. Hey!
Party time!
Rob: Yes, yes, save some room for me.
Feifei: Squeeze in, Rob - the more
the merrier!
Rob: Ooo, OK. Excuse me... excuse me...
alright. Oh Yeah, it is a bit of a squeeze.
There, I'm in.
Everyone: Phwaoh!
Not again, Rob!
What's that?
Have you been eating chicken?
What are you having for dinner?
Rob: Ooops sorry. Too many Brussels
sprouts, I'm afraid.
Everyone: Is that the time?
Yeah, I've gotta go.
I must breathe!
You ruined my life!
Rob: Bye. Bye.
Feifei: Now look what you've done - you've
ruined our Christmas party!
It's not so merry now.
Rob: Oh well. Happy Christmas, Feifei!
Feifei: You too.
