good deal

good deal or great deal  {n.},  {informal}

Большое количество; много. — Используется с "a".

Mrs. Walker's long illness cost her a good deal.

George spends a great deal of his time watching television.

- часто используется как наречие.

Cleaning up after the party took a great deal more work than the girls expected.

Usually it takes Father half an hour to drive to work, but in bad weather it takes a good deal longer.

Mother likes the gloves Mary gave her, and she uses them a good deal.

George is a good deal like his father; they both love to eat.

Син.: A LOT, QUITE A LITTLE.

Ср.: ALL KINDS OF, GOOD MANY.

Прот.: A LITTLE.