# quite a lot of sth

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/quite-a-lot-of-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## 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.

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