Cast of thousands Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
Used to describe a play, movie, or event with a very large number of people involved, either literally or, more often, to exaggerate and mean a big crowd.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Often hyperbolic; not limited to acting, can describe any big group effort. Common in sarcastic or humorous contexts. Not formal—generally conversational. Usually refers to more people than necessary.
جمل نموذجية
The movie had a cast of thousands in the final scene.
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The school play used a cast of thousands for the big dance number.
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The parade looked like it had a cast of thousands.
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It took a cast of thousands to organize that wedding.
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Our group project turned into a cast of thousands by the end.
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Don't worry, we don't need a cast of thousands to move these boxes—just you and me.
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