spades
n. plural-onlyn. a large amount of something. You use this in the phrase 'in spades' to say that someone has a lot of a specific quality.
n. a significant or abundant quantity of a particular quality or attribute. Almost exclusively used within the idiomatic prepositional phrase 'in spades'.
She has talent in spades.
The new smartphone has all the latest features and style in spades, making it a top choice for tech enthusiasts.
While the original film relied on subtle atmosphere, the sequel delivers high-octane action and special effects in spades to satisfy a broader audience.
Pluralia tantum in this idiomatic sense; typically functions as an adverbial phrase following a verb or noun.
He has a spade of luckHe has luck in spadesThe idiom 'in spades' is a fixed plural phrase; it cannot be used in the singular to mean 'a lot'.