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a whale of something
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used to say that something is extremely good or abundant
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "a whale of something" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "a whale of something" can be traced to American English, particularly in the early to mid-20th century. It likely derives from the idea that a whale, being one of the largest creatures on Earth, symbolizes something of exceptional size or significance.It is often used in spoken language and informal writing to convey the idea of something being extraordinary or substantial.
Example
The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.
During the music festival, the crowd had a whale of a time, dancing to their favorite bands under the open sky.
She had a whale of a time at the amusement park, riding all the roller coasters.
Example
The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.
During the music festival, the crowd had a whale of a time, dancing to their favorite bands under the open sky.
She had a whale of a time at the amusement park, riding all the roller coasters.
The birthday party was a blast, and the children had a whale of a time playing games and enjoying cake and ice cream.
The company made a whale of a profit last year due to their successful marketing campaign.
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