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to be crawling with sth
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to be filled with a large number of something, often to the point of being overwhelming
What is the origin of the idiom "be crawling with something" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "be crawling with something" is not precisely documented, but it likely comes from the idea of a surface covered with many small creatures. It is used when a place or object is filled with something, often implying an overwhelming quantity. People use it informally to emphasize a noticeable presence of people, animals, things, or concepts.
