a good deal

a good deal
1. (of)
n phr
(a good (или a great) deal)
очень много, множество, немало, изрядное количество

I've done very little for you, and what I have done has given me a great deal of pleasure. (W. S. Maugham, ‘The Magician’, ch. II) — Я сделал мало для вас, но то немногое, что я сделал, доставило мне большое удовольствие.

Sari: "...this is a very simple, sentimental little song. I do hope you won't laugh at it - it means a very great deal to me" (N. Coward, ‘Bitter Sweet’, act III, sc. I) — Сари: "...это совсем простая сентиментальная песенка. Я надеюсь, вы не будете над ней смеяться. Она так много для меня значит."

There is a great deal of truth in what you say. — В том, что вы говорите, есть изрядная доля правды.

2. adv phr
(a good (или a great) deal)
сильно, (очень) много, изрядно; немало, весьма; гораздо, значительно, намного

...he had been a good deal used to solitude. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Of Human Bondage’, ch. 35) — ...Филип привык к одиночеству.

I was startled when the bill of fare was brought, for the prices were a great deal higher than I had anticipated. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Complete Short Stories’, ‘The Luncheon’) — Когда принесли меню, я был очень удивлен, так как цены оказались гораздо выше, чем я предполагал.

Jackie: "Have you travelled a lot?" Richard (modestly): "A good deal." (N. Coward, ‘Hay Fever’, act I) — Джеки: "Вам приходилось много путешествовать?" Ричард (скромно): "Немало."


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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