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

  1. A lot as a noun:

    A large amount.

    Examples:

    "I have a lot of things to say."

  2. A lot as a noun:

    Many things, much.

    Examples:

    "'A lot depends on whether your parents agree."

  1. 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."

  2. A lot as an adverb (informal):

    often; frequently

    Examples:

    "I go swimming a lot."

  1. 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."

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