"there are more horses' asses than horses" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. (Canada, US, slang, humorous) There are plenty of obnoxious people (in the world, or in a specified place or situation). Apparently it can also refer to political situations. Tags: Canada, US, humorous, slang Synonyms: there are more horses' asses than there are horses
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