What is the meaning of “a hell of a lot”?
I read the following, but can not understand meaning of a hell of a lot:
Todd: So when people go to your web site what can they see?
Jason: Not a hell of a lot but I did draw everything on there myself, every button every single piece of graphic you see on there I drew, just photographs of me, my friends, drawings that I've done and posted up and not really much else, but it's good if you just want to check it out. Check some photos out.
Can any one explain it?
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I read the following, but can not understand meaning of a hell of a lot:
Todd: So when people go to your web site what can they see?
Jason: Not a hell of a lot but I did draw everything on there myself, every button every single piece of graphic you see on there I drew, just photographs of me, my friends, drawings that I've done and posted up and not really much else, but it's good if you just want to check it out. Check some photos out.
Can any one explain it?
meaning
edited Jun 2 '12 at 14:24
James Waldby - jwpat7
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asked Jun 2 '12 at 1:59
PratikPratik
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1
as @cornbread points out, it would be good if you could provide the sentence immediately preceding this one.
– Jim
Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
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Any dictionary worth the name has the answer to this question. For example, this one does. Voting to close as General Reference.
– tchrist♦
Jun 2 '12 at 2:49
Or, if that link doesn't work, this one does, too.
– J.R.
Jun 2 '12 at 9:56
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I read the following, but can not understand meaning of a hell of a lot:
Todd: So when people go to your web site what can they see?
Jason: Not a hell of a lot but I did draw everything on there myself, every button every single piece of graphic you see on there I drew, just photographs of me, my friends, drawings that I've done and posted up and not really much else, but it's good if you just want to check it out. Check some photos out.
Can any one explain it?
meaning
edited Jun 2 '12 at 14:24
James Waldby - jwpat7
62.5k1188182
asked Jun 2 '12 at 1:59
PratikPratik
1925720
I read the following, but can not understand meaning of a hell of a lot:
Todd: So when people go to your web site what can they see?
Jason: Not a hell of a lot but I did draw everything on there myself, every button every single piece of graphic you see on there I drew, just photographs of me, my friends, drawings that I've done and posted up and not really much else, but it's good if you just want to check it out. Check some photos out.
Can any one explain it?
meaning
meaning
edited Jun 2 '12 at 14:24
James Waldby - jwpat7
62.5k1188182
asked Jun 2 '12 at 1:59
PratikPratik
1925720
edited Jun 2 '12 at 14:24
James Waldby - jwpat7
62.5k1188182
asked Jun 2 '12 at 1:59
PratikPratik
1925720
edited Jun 2 '12 at 14:24
James Waldby - jwpat7
62.5k1188182
edited Jun 2 '12 at 14:24
James Waldby - jwpat7
62.5k1188182
edited Jun 2 '12 at 14:24
James Waldby - jwpat7
62.5k1188182
62.5k1188182
asked Jun 2 '12 at 1:59
PratikPratik
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asked Jun 2 '12 at 1:59
PratikPratik
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asked Jun 2 '12 at 1:59
PratikPratik
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as @cornbread points out, it would be good if you could provide the sentence immediately preceding this one.
– Jim
Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
3
Any dictionary worth the name has the answer to this question. For example, this one does. Voting to close as General Reference.
– tchrist♦
Jun 2 '12 at 2:49
Or, if that link doesn't work, this one does, too.
– J.R.
Jun 2 '12 at 9:56
add a comment |
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as @cornbread points out, it would be good if you could provide the sentence immediately preceding this one.
– Jim
Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
3
Any dictionary worth the name has the answer to this question. For example, this one does. Voting to close as General Reference.
– tchrist♦
Jun 2 '12 at 2:49
Or, if that link doesn't work, this one does, too.
– J.R.
Jun 2 '12 at 9:56
1
1
as @cornbread points out, it would be good if you could provide the sentence immediately preceding this one.
– Jim
Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
as @cornbread points out, it would be good if you could provide the sentence immediately preceding this one.
– Jim
Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
3
3
Any dictionary worth the name has the answer to this question. For example, this one does. Voting to close as General Reference.
– tchrist♦
Jun 2 '12 at 2:49
Any dictionary worth the name has the answer to this question. For example, this one does. Voting to close as General Reference.
– tchrist♦
Jun 2 '12 at 2:49
Or, if that link doesn't work, this one does, too.
– J.R.
Jun 2 '12 at 9:56
Or, if that link doesn't work, this one does, too.
– J.R.
Jun 2 '12 at 9:56
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The quoted text isn't formal, grammatical English, but the transcription of a flow of thoughts, so it is a little tricky to parse.
Hell of a (which you may see written as helluva) adds strong emphasis to a concept; it may be considered a mild profanity. She's a hell of a sailor means that she is an exceptional sailor. Hell of a lot means there is a large amount or a high degree of something. The recipe uses a hell of a lot of sugar means that the recipe calls for a great deal of sugar.
Not a hell of a lot, then, means that there is not a great deal or high degree of something. It could refer to something said previously. It could be a statement of modesty, that whatever being discussed is no big deal despite the work the writer seems to have put into it. It could mean something else entirely.
answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
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A hell of a lot, often seen as a helluva lot is a colorful way of expressing a great deal of x.
Examples:
- We went to a buffet for dinner and I had a hell of a lot of food.
- $30 trillion is a hell of a lot of money.
Whatever x your example refers to must have been given in the previous sentence.
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My dictionary says:
a / one hell of a — — (informal) used to emphasise something very bad or great: it cost us a hell of a lot of money
answered Jun 2 '12 at 5:26
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MY question is what exactly comes from "hell of" . Like what is the metaphor there or in other words what is the meaning behind he'll like how exactly does that describe or emphasis on something. I'm not sure if I'm wearing this the right way I'm having a little trouble trying to ask exactly what I'm trying to get an answer to but if somebody understands what I'm saying an answer would be greatly appreciated. Like I'm trying to think.......... How does using the word hello as a adjectives make up to meaning that is a great deal.? I hope I did a better job there trying to ask you a question thank you.
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The quoted text isn't formal, grammatical English, but the transcription of a flow of thoughts, so it is a little tricky to parse.
Hell of a (which you may see written as helluva) adds strong emphasis to a concept; it may be considered a mild profanity. She's a hell of a sailor means that she is an exceptional sailor. Hell of a lot means there is a large amount or a high degree of something. The recipe uses a hell of a lot of sugar means that the recipe calls for a great deal of sugar.
Not a hell of a lot, then, means that there is not a great deal or high degree of something. It could refer to something said previously. It could be a statement of modesty, that whatever being discussed is no big deal despite the work the writer seems to have put into it. It could mean something else entirely.
answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
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The quoted text isn't formal, grammatical English, but the transcription of a flow of thoughts, so it is a little tricky to parse.
Hell of a (which you may see written as helluva) adds strong emphasis to a concept; it may be considered a mild profanity. She's a hell of a sailor means that she is an exceptional sailor. Hell of a lot means there is a large amount or a high degree of something. The recipe uses a hell of a lot of sugar means that the recipe calls for a great deal of sugar.
Not a hell of a lot, then, means that there is not a great deal or high degree of something. It could refer to something said previously. It could be a statement of modesty, that whatever being discussed is no big deal despite the work the writer seems to have put into it. It could mean something else entirely.
answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
chosterchoster
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The quoted text isn't formal, grammatical English, but the transcription of a flow of thoughts, so it is a little tricky to parse.
Hell of a (which you may see written as helluva) adds strong emphasis to a concept; it may be considered a mild profanity. She's a hell of a sailor means that she is an exceptional sailor. Hell of a lot means there is a large amount or a high degree of something. The recipe uses a hell of a lot of sugar means that the recipe calls for a great deal of sugar.
Not a hell of a lot, then, means that there is not a great deal or high degree of something. It could refer to something said previously. It could be a statement of modesty, that whatever being discussed is no big deal despite the work the writer seems to have put into it. It could mean something else entirely.
answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
chosterchoster
38k1486139
The quoted text isn't formal, grammatical English, but the transcription of a flow of thoughts, so it is a little tricky to parse.
Hell of a (which you may see written as helluva) adds strong emphasis to a concept; it may be considered a mild profanity. She's a hell of a sailor means that she is an exceptional sailor. Hell of a lot means there is a large amount or a high degree of something. The recipe uses a hell of a lot of sugar means that the recipe calls for a great deal of sugar.
Not a hell of a lot, then, means that there is not a great deal or high degree of something. It could refer to something said previously. It could be a statement of modesty, that whatever being discussed is no big deal despite the work the writer seems to have put into it. It could mean something else entirely.
answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
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A hell of a lot, often seen as a helluva lot is a colorful way of expressing a great deal of x.
Examples:
- We went to a buffet for dinner and I had a hell of a lot of food.
- $30 trillion is a hell of a lot of money.
Whatever x your example refers to must have been given in the previous sentence.
answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:21
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A hell of a lot, often seen as a helluva lot is a colorful way of expressing a great deal of x.
Examples:
- We went to a buffet for dinner and I had a hell of a lot of food.
- $30 trillion is a hell of a lot of money.
Whatever x your example refers to must have been given in the previous sentence.
answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:21
cornbread ninja 麵包忍者cornbread ninja 麵包忍者
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A hell of a lot, often seen as a helluva lot is a colorful way of expressing a great deal of x.
Examples:
- We went to a buffet for dinner and I had a hell of a lot of food.
- $30 trillion is a hell of a lot of money.
Whatever x your example refers to must have been given in the previous sentence.
answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:21
cornbread ninja 麵包忍者cornbread ninja 麵包忍者
17.5k25072
A hell of a lot, often seen as a helluva lot is a colorful way of expressing a great deal of x.
Examples:
- We went to a buffet for dinner and I had a hell of a lot of food.
- $30 trillion is a hell of a lot of money.
Whatever x your example refers to must have been given in the previous sentence.
answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:21
cornbread ninja 麵包忍者cornbread ninja 麵包忍者
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answered Jun 2 '12 at 2:21
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My dictionary says:
a / one hell of a — — (informal) used to emphasise something very bad or great: it cost us a hell of a lot of money
answered Jun 2 '12 at 5:26
PitarouPitarou
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My dictionary says:
a / one hell of a — — (informal) used to emphasise something very bad or great: it cost us a hell of a lot of money
answered Jun 2 '12 at 5:26
PitarouPitarou
12.7k13566
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My dictionary says:
a / one hell of a — — (informal) used to emphasise something very bad or great: it cost us a hell of a lot of money
answered Jun 2 '12 at 5:26
PitarouPitarou
12.7k13566
My dictionary says:
a / one hell of a — — (informal) used to emphasise something very bad or great: it cost us a hell of a lot of money
answered Jun 2 '12 at 5:26
PitarouPitarou
12.7k13566
answered Jun 2 '12 at 5:26
PitarouPitarou
12.7k13566
answered Jun 2 '12 at 5:26
PitarouPitarou
12.7k13566
answered Jun 2 '12 at 5:26
PitarouPitarou
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12.7k13566
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MY question is what exactly comes from "hell of" . Like what is the metaphor there or in other words what is the meaning behind he'll like how exactly does that describe or emphasis on something. I'm not sure if I'm wearing this the right way I'm having a little trouble trying to ask exactly what I'm trying to get an answer to but if somebody understands what I'm saying an answer would be greatly appreciated. Like I'm trying to think.......... How does using the word hello as a adjectives make up to meaning that is a great deal.? I hope I did a better job there trying to ask you a question thank you.
answered 3 hours ago
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MY question is what exactly comes from "hell of" . Like what is the metaphor there or in other words what is the meaning behind he'll like how exactly does that describe or emphasis on something. I'm not sure if I'm wearing this the right way I'm having a little trouble trying to ask exactly what I'm trying to get an answer to but if somebody understands what I'm saying an answer would be greatly appreciated. Like I'm trying to think.......... How does using the word hello as a adjectives make up to meaning that is a great deal.? I hope I did a better job there trying to ask you a question thank you.
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MY question is what exactly comes from "hell of" . Like what is the metaphor there or in other words what is the meaning behind he'll like how exactly does that describe or emphasis on something. I'm not sure if I'm wearing this the right way I'm having a little trouble trying to ask exactly what I'm trying to get an answer to but if somebody understands what I'm saying an answer would be greatly appreciated. Like I'm trying to think.......... How does using the word hello as a adjectives make up to meaning that is a great deal.? I hope I did a better job there trying to ask you a question thank you.
answered 3 hours ago
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MY question is what exactly comes from "hell of" . Like what is the metaphor there or in other words what is the meaning behind he'll like how exactly does that describe or emphasis on something. I'm not sure if I'm wearing this the right way I'm having a little trouble trying to ask exactly what I'm trying to get an answer to but if somebody understands what I'm saying an answer would be greatly appreciated. Like I'm trying to think.......... How does using the word hello as a adjectives make up to meaning that is a great deal.? I hope I did a better job there trying to ask you a question thank you.
answered 3 hours ago
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as @cornbread points out, it would be good if you could provide the sentence immediately preceding this one.
– Jim
Jun 2 '12 at 2:29
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Any dictionary worth the name has the answer to this question. For example, this one does. Voting to close as General Reference.
– tchrist♦
Jun 2 '12 at 2:49
Or, if that link doesn't work, this one does, too.
– J.R.
Jun 2 '12 at 9:56