"thirteen to the dozen" meaning in English

See thirteen to the dozen in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Etymology: See baker's dozen. Etymology templates: {{m|en|baker's dozen}} baker's dozen Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} thirteen to the dozen (not comparable)
  1. At a great rate; very much or rapidly. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-thirteen_to_the_dozen-en-adv-JW4YF96h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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