have a whale of a time

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English

Etymology

Compare whale (something or someone excellent); thus, not just any good time but rather a great time.

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have a whale of a time (third-person singular simple present has a whale of a time, present participle having a whale of a time, simple past and past participle had a whale of a time)

  1. (idiomatic) To enjoy oneself greatly: to have a very good time.
    Synonym: have a ball
    Hypernym: have a good time
    We had a whale of a time at the party Saturday night.

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