quite a few
The phrase "quite a few" is used to indicate a larger number or amount than expected, though not an overwhelming quantity.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A relatively large but indefinite number, more than a few but less than a lot.
Example
- There were quite a few people at the concert.
- I've read quite a few books on this topic.
B2General
(informal)A number that is more significant than expected.
Example
- Quite a few students failed the exam.
- We've had quite a few complaints about the service.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "quite a few":
a fair fewa fewquite somea lota number ofso manyalmost allquite goodmany and varied