like flies on a rib roast
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Meaning · English
In very large numbers.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like flies on a rib roast” mean?
In very large numbers.
Is “like flies on a rib roast” formal or informal?
like flies on a rib roast is generally informal.