The difference between A lot and A thing or two
When used as nouns, a lot means a large amount, whereas a thing or two means a considerable amount.
A lot is also adverb with the meaning: very much.
check bellow for the other definitions of A lot and A thing or two
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A lot as a noun:
A large amount.
Examples:
"I have a lot of things to say."
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A lot as a noun:
Many things, much.
Examples:
"'A lot depends on whether your parents agree."
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A lot as an adverb (informal):
very much; a great deal; to a large extent.
Examples:
"Thanks a lot for listening to me."
"It's a lot harder than it looks."
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A lot as an adverb (informal):
often; frequently
Examples:
"I go swimming a lot."
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A thing or two as a noun:
A considerable amount; a lot.
Examples:
"He's a good mechanic, and surely knows a thing or two about car engines."