a whole lot

idiom

: very much
Things are looking a whole lot brighter now.

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As a certified therapy dog, Little Lola Frenchie brings comfort, confidence, and a whole lot of smiles to kids during their sessions. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 May 2025 There are a whole lot of YouTube comments crystallizing the phrase, however, just as Fielder predicted (and intended). Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025 There are big guns, big swords and, by the sound of it, a whole lot of crazy. Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 May 2025 That’s music to a fellow traveler’s ears—and a whole lot of relief to their feet, too. Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for a whole lot

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“A whole lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20whole%20lot. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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