a good deal

idiom

: a lot : much
Things could be a good deal worse.

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Investing in this school feels a little like making a good deal on Shark Tank. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026 Our children may want some things, but a good deal would remain. R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026 While fire blight can affect some species of pear trees, these plants are relatively disease-proof and have a good deal of cold tolerance. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026 Timid, pious, and empathic to a fault, the heroine of Mansfield Park spends a good deal of time trembling and blushing. Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a good deal

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“A good deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20good%20deal. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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