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Idiom idiom

a good deal


Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

I like this movie a good deal.

CONTEXTUAL

She practiced her presentation a good deal before the meeting to make sure she was ready.

COMPLEX

The new policy changed the company culture a good deal, leading to many heated debates among the senior staff members.


Derived from the noun deal, denoting a division, portion, or share. The construction follows the pattern of a great deal.


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a great deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    big deal

    Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.

  4. 04

    bill of goods

    A set of misleading or deceptive claims.

  5. 05

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

  6. 06

    come from a good place

    To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.

  7. 07

    come up with the goods

    To produce what was expected or required.

  8. 08

    cut a deal

    To reach a negotiated agreement.

Last updated August 10, 2026