Idiom idiom
quite a lot of sth
Meaning
A large number or amount of something. It is a bit more than just 'a lot'.
Examples
“I have quite a lot of work to do today.”
“The library has quite a lot of books about history, so you should find what you need.”
“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