English Reference
Idiom idiom

quite a lot of sth


A large number or amount of something. It is a bit more than just 'a lot'.


SIMPLE

“I have quite a lot of work to do today.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The library has quite a lot of books about history, so you should find what you need.”

COMPLEX

“After the storm, the city officials discovered quite a lot of damage to the historic bridge, requiring immediate and expensive repairs.”

Last updated April 22, 2026