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Idiom: Make Up The Numbers

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To provide sufficient people to make an event worthwhile.

Example Sentences

1
The company hired two interns just to make up the numbers for the meeting.
2
It's clear that he doesn't contribute much to the team; he's just there to make up the numbers.
3
The manager insisted on including a few extra staff members to make up the numbers for the event.
4
Don't worry if you haven't finished your project; I'll make up the numbers for you.
5
The team lacked adequate skill sets, so they invited some consultants to make up the numbers.

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