Pour in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To arrive or enter somewhere quickly and in large numbers. Often describes people, things, or information coming in all at once.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for crowds, mail, messages, or applications. Not for literal pouring of liquids—use with intangible things arriving fast and in large quantity. Common collocation: 'applications pour in', 'people pour in', 'calls pour in'.
Example Sentences
After the doors opened, people began to pour in.
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Messages started to pour in after we posted the announcement.
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Applicants will pour in when they hear about the job opening.
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As soon as the sale started, the orders just poured in.
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Every time we post a cute cat video, comments pour in from everywhere.
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Donations began to pour in after the story was shared online.
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