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river
/ˈɹɪvə/
In most cases, 'river' is a countable noun. You can say 'a river' or 'many rivers'. When using it to describe a large crowd (the second definition), it is used as a metaphor to show that the movement of people looks like flowing water.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is managing the PTA group chat while Eleanor attempts to use her new smartphone.
Eleanor Smith
KAREN IS THE RIVER WALK STILL OPEN OR DID IT CLOSE FOR THE WINTER
Karen Smith
It's open, but honestly the traffic is a nightmare. I'm totally over it.
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Eleanor uses all caps due to her lack of tech literacy. Karen uses the phrase 'totally over it', an idiom meaning she has lost patience or interest in something, reflecting her high-stress personality.