quite a few

quite a few

A significant (but non-specific) amount; a lot. By itself, "a few" refers to a relatively small number. Please take some cake home with you—there's quite a few pieces left.
See also: few, quite
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

quite a few

 and quite a lot; quite a bit; quite a number
much or many. Do you need one? I have quite a few. I have quite a bit—enough to spare some. How many? Oh, quite a number.
See also: few, quite
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

quite a ˈfew

(British English also a good ˈfew) a fairly large number: I’ve been there quite a few times. They’ve been here a good few years now.
See also: few, quite
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • to name (but) a few
  • to name a few
  • have a few too many
  • a few ticks
  • hoist a few
  • shy
  • drop (one) a few lines
  • drop a line and drop a few lines; drop a note
  • hang a few on
  • out of print
References in periodicals archive
The result probably flattered Comrades who nicked quite a few of the frames on the colours.
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In fact, quite a few believe that political activities should be financed mainly by state subsidies and individual donations.
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