English Reference
Idiom idiom

a lot more


a much larger amount or degree of something. You use this to emphasize that a difference is very big.


SIMPLE

“This new car costs a lot more than the old one.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The project took a lot more time than we expected, so we had to work through the weekend to finish it.”

COMPLEX

“Although the new policy promises efficiency, the implementation requires a lot more resources and careful planning than the board initially anticipated.”

Last updated April 22, 2026