a whole lot

a whole lot

To a very great degree or extent; a lot. The kids enjoyed the show a whole lot. We'd be able to get this done a whole lot faster if the boss wasn't constantly interrupting us.
See also: lot, whole

a whole lot of (something)

A large amount of something; a lot of something. There are still a whole lot of issues plaguing the operating system that we need to figure out before it's released next month.
See also: lot, of, whole
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a ˈwhole lot (of something)

(informal) a large number or amount: There were a whole lot of people I didn’t know.
See also: lot, whole

a ˈwhole lot

(informal) very much; a lot: I’m feeling a whole lot better.
See also: lot, whole
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a whole lot of (something)
  • you lot
  • bang for (one's)/the buck
  • bang for the
  • bang for the buck
  • bang for your buck
  • take trouble over (something)
  • take trouble over/with something
  • take trouble with (something)
  • see a lot of (one)
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