He showed us around the house while 'talking nineteen to the dozen'. [=('US') 'talking a blue streak']
People entered the park 'by/in the dozens'. [=large groups of people entered the park]
We'll need a couple 'dozen' hot dogs for the party. [=we will need about 24 hot dogs]
(..) So, what have you guys been talking about? Well... I suppose you could say we have had a dozen conversations simultaneously. It was a real challenge. Yes, because it seems like I'm having so many new feelings, I dont hink I've had ever felt before. (..)2013 Her