quite some
The phrase "quite some" is used to emphasize the significance, size, or impressiveness of something.
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(emphasis)Used to highlight that something is very good, large, interesting, or remarkable.
Example
- That's quite some swimming pool you've got there. It's huge!
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(idiomatic)Refers to a long period of time.
Example
- I haven't seen her for quite some time.
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(emphasis)Indicates that something is impressive, unusual, or remarkable.
Example
- The engines make quite some noise.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "quite some":
quite a fewa fair fewlong timesome timesome time yetquite goodnot a littlea fewnot longa lot