a good/great many
a good many
A large amount. There were a good many people doing last minute shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve.
See also: good, many
a great many
A very large number of (people, things, etc.). A great many people have joined the protest to voice their concerns over increased taxes.
See also: great, many
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(a) good many
quite a few. I have a good many kinfolk in Texas. Mary owns a good many acres of land.
See also: good, many
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
great many
see under good many.
See also: great, many
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
a good/great many
very many; a lot: A good many people think she’s right. There are a great many places in the world I’d like to visit.See also: good, great, many
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- a good many
- do no good
- for good measure
- a good deal
- be as good as new
- do (one) a/the world of good
- as good as it gets
- (one) (has) never had it so good
- (as) good as new
- as good as new