# a lot more

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/a-lot-more
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- This new car costs a lot more than the old one.
- The project took a lot more time than we expected, so we had to work through the weekend to finish it.
- Although the new policy promises efficiency, the implementation requires a lot more resources and careful planning than the board initially anticipated.

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