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What does it mean if someone says " X had me in bulk " ?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Hello, MisP—and welcome to English Forums.

MisPWhat does it mean if someone says " X had me in bulk " ?

I have no idea. Please supply at least some of the context.

MisP · Answer

Googling "had me in bulk" returns around 27k results. From what I've read, it seems like it means to be full of laughter, joy or something.

The context in my case was directed to the conversation I had with someone, although it wasn't particularly funny. Where does this phrase originated from? UK? Just a guess.

Mister Micawber · Answer

MisPFrom what I've read, it seems like it means to be full of laughter, joy or something.

OK, thanks.

Dave_anon · Answer

Hi

In the UK, certainly, you can buy things in small quantities or you can buy them in bulk. If you buy them in bulk then you are buying a lot - may be because you really like them

I haven't heard your phrase, but I can see how "buying someone in bulk" means that you really like them

The word is really old and means a ship's cargo. If you wanted a lot of something then you'd buy everything that a ship was bringing in - you'd buy it in bulk

Nowadays, if you buy a pack of 24 tins of beans from the supermarket, you are buying in bulk

In context, I'm not sure that it would be funny or complimentary; there are probably better ways of saying you like someone!

Dave

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