a good deal

idiom

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

Examples of a good deal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Red Lobster launched the promotion as consumers were on the hunt for a good deal, said Jim Salera, a research analyst at Stephens who tracks the restaurant industry. Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024 At any rate, he’s expected to spend a good deal of time away from his estate on this expedition or that, which would leave his now-wealthy new bride free of his less-than-scintillating company. Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 The speaker of the House, like the leader of any majority caucus in a legislative body, has a good deal of say over what proposals get to the floor for a vote. Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 15 May 2024 Speaking of chicken, a Hainanese chicken rice bowl special (buy one, get one for 50% off) back at Workout Rice is such a good deal. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024 Wisconsin residents love a good deal, and Summerfest may provide the best bargain for music lovers. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024 Indeed, selecting the cheapest base fare is no longer the best way to get a good deal, according to travel experts. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024 Today, a good deal of the world’s travertine—including the floor tile with the jawbone, according to the dentist—is quarried in Turkey, from a region where the stone famously forms natural thermal pools that cascade like jewels down the hillside. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2024 That has given rise to a good deal of corrupt document-fixing, which leaves workers vulnerable to police pressure. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024

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“A good deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20good%20deal. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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