50 Idioms for A Lot With Meanings & Sentences
Idioms For A Lot
1. A Ton of
Meaning: A very large quantity of something.
In a Sentence: She has a ton of homework to finish before tomorrow.
Other Ways to Say: Loads of, Plenty of
2. A Boatload
Meaning: A very large quantity.
In a Sentence: We got a boatload of candy on Halloween.
Other Ways to Say: Tons of, A bunch of
3. A Heap of
Meaning: A large pile or quantity.
In a Sentence: There was a heap of dirty laundry in the corner.
Other Ways to Say: A stack of, A load of
4. A Pile of
Meaning: A large amount or quantity of something.
In a Sentence: We found a pile of leaves in the backyard.
Other Ways to Say: A bunch of, A ton of
5. A Stack of
Meaning: A large quantity, usually neatly arranged.
In a Sentence: He had a stack of bills to pay.
Other Ways to Say: A pile of, A mountain of
6. A Mountain of
Meaning: A very large amount.
In a Sentence: She faced a mountain of paperwork.
Other Ways to Say: Tons of, A heap of
7. A Flood of
Meaning: A large number of things happening or arriving at once.
In a Sentence: They received a flood of applications for the job.
Other Ways to Say: A wave of, A stream of
8. A Barrage of
Meaning: A huge and overwhelming number.
In a Sentence: The politician faced a barrage of questions from reporters.
Other Ways to Say: A stream of, A flood of
9. A Myriad of
Meaning: A countless or extremely large number.
In a Sentence: There are a myriad of stars in the sky.
Other Ways to Say: Endless amounts, Countless
10. A Plethora of
Meaning: An excessive amount of something.
In a Sentence: The market offers a plethora of choices.
Other Ways to Say: An abundance of, A surplus of
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11. A Truckload of
Meaning: A huge quantity, as much as a truck can carry.
In a Sentence: We brought a truckload of supplies to the camp.
Other Ways to Say: A ton of, A mountain of
12. A Wealth of
Meaning: A large supply or amount, especially of non-material things.
In a Sentence: She has a wealth of experience in teaching.
Other Ways to Say: A great deal of, An abundance of
13. A Great Deal of
Meaning: A large amount.
In a Sentence: A great deal of time was spent preparing for the event.
Other Ways to Say: Plenty of, A lot of
14. A Bunch of
Meaning: A large quantity.
In a Sentence: I bought a bunch of bananas at the store.
Other Ways to Say: A load of, Tons of
15. A Bagful of
Meaning: The amount that fills a bag; a lot.
In a Sentence: He carried a bagful of groceries home.
Other Ways to Say: A sack of, A pile of
16. A Cartload of
Meaning: A full cart’s worth; a large amount.
In a Sentence: She brought a cartload of gifts to the party.
Other Ways to Say: A truckload of, A boatload of
17. A Load of
Meaning: A lot or large amount.
In a Sentence: He has a load of things to do today.
Other Ways to Say: A ton of, A heap of
18. A Galaxy of
Meaning: A large group, often of brilliant or well-known things.
In a Sentence: The event was attended by a galaxy of stars.
Other Ways to Say: A host of, A gathering of
19. A Crowd of
Meaning: A large number of people or things.
In a Sentence: A crowd of fans waited outside the stadium.
Other Ways to Say: A throng of, A mob of
20. A Horde of
Meaning: A large group, often unruly.
In a Sentence: A horde of shoppers rushed into the store on Black Friday.
Other Ways to Say: A mob of, A throng of
21. A Swarm of
Meaning: A large group, often used for insects or people.
In a Sentence: A swarm of tourists gathered at the monument.
Other Ways to Say: A crowd of, A throng of
22. A Sea of
Meaning: A vast quantity.
In a Sentence: There was a sea of faces in the audience.
Other Ways to Say: A wave of, An ocean of
23. A Forest of
Meaning: A dense and large collection.
In a Sentence: A forest of signs pointed in every direction.
Other Ways to Say: A collection of, A mass of
24. A Batch of
Meaning: A large group produced or collected at once.
In a Sentence: I baked a batch of cookies this morning.
Other Ways to Say: A bunch of, A load of
25. A Wave of
Meaning: A sudden large number or feeling.
In a Sentence: A wave of emotion swept over her.
Other Ways to Say: A rush of, A flood of
26. A Fistful
Meaning: A handful or a lot in a small, concentrated amount.
In a Sentence: He came back with a fistful of receipts from his shopping spree. / She handed me a fistful of coins.
Other Ways to Say: A bunch, A handful
27. Overflowing With
Meaning: Full to the point of spilling over; having an abundance.
In a Sentence: Her heart was overflowing with joy. / The basket was overflowing with fruits.
Other Ways to Say: Full of, Packed with
28. Drowning In
Meaning: Overwhelmed by a large quantity.
In a Sentence: I’m drowning in homework this week. / They were drowning in debt.
Other Ways to Say: Buried in, Swamped with
29. Loaded With
Meaning: Containing a large amount of something.
In a Sentence: This cake is loaded with chocolate. / His bag was loaded with books.
Other Ways to Say: Packed with, Full of
30. Brimming With
Meaning: Filled to the top with something positive or plentiful.
In a Sentence: She was brimming with excitement. / The glass was brimming with water.
Other Ways to Say: Filled with, Overflowing with
31. A Heap Of
Meaning: A large amount, especially in a pile.
In a Sentence: There’s a heap of dirty laundry in the corner. / I’ve got a heap of emails to answer.
Other Ways to Say: A pile of, Tons of
32. A Wealth Of
Meaning: A large amount of something valuable or useful.
In a Sentence: She has a wealth of experience in teaching. / The book offers a wealth of information.
Other Ways to Say: Plenty of, An abundance of
33. A Myriad Of
Meaning: A countless or extremely large number.
In a Sentence: There are a myriad of reasons to visit this place. / He faced a myriad of challenges.
Other Ways to Say: Countless, Many
34. A Plenitude Of
Meaning: A large or excessive amount.
In a Sentence: The garden had a plenitude of flowers. / The buffet offered a plenitude of choices.
Other Ways to Say: An abundance, A wealth of
35. A Truckload Of
Meaning: A very large amount.
In a Sentence: He brought a truckload of snacks to the party. / She donated a truckload of clothes.
Other Ways to Say: A ton of, A lot of
36. Up to the Gills
Meaning: Completely full.
In a Sentence: My backpack is packed up to the gills. / They were fed up to the gills with complaints.
Other Ways to Say: Overflowing, Packed
37. A Stack Of
Meaning: A neat pile, usually tall and often large.
In a Sentence: She has a stack of magazines on her desk. / He handed me a stack of files to review.
Other Ways to Say: A pile of, A heap of
38. More Than You Can Shake a Stick At
Meaning: A large quantity.
In a Sentence: They’ve got more tools than you can shake a stick at. / I saw more books than you can shake a stick at.
Other Ways to Say: Countless, Plenty
39. Overflowing Basket
Meaning: An overflowing amount or collection.
In a Sentence: She carried an overflowing basket of apples. / The basket of gifts was overflowing.
Other Ways to Say: Brimming basket, Packed basket
40. Full to the Brim
Meaning: Completely full.
In a Sentence: Her glass was full to the brim. / My schedule is full to the brim this week.
Other Ways to Say: Overflowing, Packed
41. Bumper Crop
Meaning: An unusually large harvest or amount.
In a Sentence: This year, we had a bumper crop of tomatoes. / The bumper crop filled the entire barn.
Other Ways to Say: A big harvest, A plentiful yield
42. An Army of
Meaning: A very large group or number.
In a Sentence: The chef had an army of assistants in the kitchen. / He brought an army of fans to the game.
Other Ways to Say: A huge group, A mass of
43. A Torrent Of
Meaning: A sudden, large flow or amount.
In a Sentence: He faced a torrent of questions. / The speech sparked a torrent of emotions.
Other Ways to Say: A flood of, A rush of
44. Packed Like Sardines
Meaning: Extremely crowded.
In a Sentence: We were packed like sardines in that tiny elevator. / The fans were packed like sardines at the concert.
Other Ways to Say: Cramped, Overcrowded
45. Swarming With
Meaning: Filled or overrun with a large number.
In a Sentence: The park was swarming with tourists. / The picnic table was swarming with ants.
Other Ways to Say: Crawling with, Flooded with
46. A Deluge Of
Meaning: A large amount, often overwhelming.
In a Sentence: I received a deluge of emails this morning. / The announcement caused a deluge of reactions.
Other Ways to Say: A flood of, A wave of
47. Wall-to-Wall
Meaning: Covering everything; completely filled.
In a Sentence: The party had wall-to-wall people. / There was wall-to-wall carpeting in the room.
Other Ways to Say: Entirely full, Packed
48. A Field Day
Meaning: An abundance of enjoyment or opportunity.
In a Sentence: The journalists had a field day with the scandal. / The kids had a field day at the fair.
Other Ways to Say: A feast of, A blast
49. A Feast Of
Meaning: A plentiful offering, especially of enjoyment.
In a Sentence: The movie was a feast of colors and emotions. / It was a feast of flavors at the restaurant.
Other Ways to Say: A spread, A banquet of
50. Mountains Of
Meaning: Extremely large quantity.
In a Sentence: There were mountains of paperwork on her desk. / I have mountains of laundry to do.
Other Ways to Say: Tons of, Heaps of
