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Idiom idiom

good deal


Large number, amount, or extent.

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


SIMPLE

“I spent a good deal of time cleaning the house today.”

CONTEXTUAL

“She put a good deal of effort into her presentation, and it showed in the final results.”

COMPLEX

“The project requires a good deal of patience and careful planning if we hope to achieve our long-term goals.”


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

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

  2. 02

    a great deal

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

  3. 03

    all good

    It's all good.

  4. 04

    big deal

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

  5. 05

    bill of goods

    A set of misleading or deceptive claims.

  6. 06

    but good

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

  7. 07

    come from a good place

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

  8. 08

    come up with the goods

    To produce what was expected or required.

Last updated August 10, 2026