not a (whole) lot

not a (whole) lot

Not much (interesting or exciting activity). A neutral, unenthusiastic response to someone asking what one is up to or has been doing. A: "Hey, Tom, it's been a while since I last saw you. What have you been up to?" B: "Oh, not a lot. Still in the same job." A: "What's happening, Jake?" B: "Not a whole lot. Studying for my exams next week."
See also: lot, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • not much
  • be over
  • be over (someone or something)
  • blaze
  • blazes
  • blazing
  • it is the pace that kills
  • hay is for horses
  • all yours
  • (hardy) har har