good deal

Noun

 * 1)  Large number, amount, or extent.
 * He made a good deal of trouble for us.
 * 1) * 1825-29, (translator),, , Part I, chapter xvi:
 * A friend suggested that, if I really wanted to have the satisfaction of taking a difficult examination, I should pass the London Matriculation. It meant a good deal of labour and much addition to my stock of general knowledge, without any extra expense worth the name. I welcomed the suggestion. But the syllabus frightened me. Latin and a modern language were compulsory!
 * I can offer you a good deal on that van.
 * 1) * 1825-29, (translator),, , Part I, chapter xvi:
 * A friend suggested that, if I really wanted to have the satisfaction of taking a difficult examination, I should pass the London Matriculation. It meant a good deal of labour and much addition to my stock of general knowledge, without any extra expense worth the name. I welcomed the suggestion. But the syllabus frightened me. Latin and a modern language were compulsory!
 * I can offer you a good deal on that van.
 * I can offer you a good deal on that van.

Usage notes

 * Primarily used in the Southern United States.