have a whale of a time

Related to have a whale of a time: the time is ripe, Until Next Time

have a whale of a (good) time

To have an exceptionally fun, exciting, or amusing experience. Gee, Samantha, I sure had a whale of a time at the dance with you last night. We should go out again sometime! Come out to our party this weekend, you're sure to have a whale of a good time!
See also: have, of, time, whale
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a whale of a time

Fig. to have an exciting or fun time; to have a big time. (Whale is a way of saying big.) We had a whale of a time at Sally's birthday party. Enjoy your vacation! I hope you have a whale of a time.
See also: have, of, time, whale
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

have a whale of a time

INFORMAL
If you have a whale of a time, you enjoy yourself a lot. I had a whale of a time in London. Kids of all ages will have a whale of a time at the water park.
See also: have, of, time, whale
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

have a ˈwhale of a time

(informal) enjoy yourself very much; have a very good time: The children had a whale of a time at the beach and didn’t want to go home.
See also: have, of, time, whale
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

have a whale of a time

tv. to have an exciting time; to have a big time. We had a whale of a time at your party.
See also: have, of, time, whale
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • have a whale of a (good) time
  • a whale of a (good) time
  • whale of a time
  • not a peep from/out of (someone)
  • caught up with (someone or something)
  • open (one's) heart (to someone)
  • open heart to
  • open one's heart to
  • open your heart
  • past caring