# great deal

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/great-deal
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

Large number, amount, or extent; profusion.

## Examples

- He spends a great deal of time in the park.
- The project requires a great deal of effort, but the final results will be worth it.
- After a great deal of deliberation, the committee decided to approve the proposal despite the significant risks involved.

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