Quite a lot
Example: She eats quite a lot of fruit every day.
Definition
"Quite a lot" is an informal expression used to indicate a considerable or significant amount or quantity of something, often implying more than expected or usual. For example, in the sentence 'She eats quite a lot of fruit every day,' it means she consumes a large amount of fruit regularly.
Translations
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bastante -
m behoorlijk veel -
força -
mal de -
ziemlich viel
Etymology
The phrase "quite a lot" combines "quite," derived from Old French 'quit' meaning 'free, clear,' and "a lot," which originates from the Old English 'hlot,' meaning 'portion or share.' Together, they form an expression used to emphasize a substantial quantity, with the phrase evolving naturally in English to convey a notable amount.
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"Quite a lot" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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