a good deal

Idioms  

1. Also, a great deal. See under good deal.

2. Also, a great deal.

3. A large but indefinite quantity, as in He has a good (or great ) deal of money ; also, to a large extent or degree, as in “I bled ... a great deal” (from Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe , 1719). Also see good many .

4. A very successful transaction or business agreement; a bargain. For example, The new agent got him a great deal , or Only $50,000 for all that land? That's a good deal . [ Colloquial ; mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

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a good deal

All of this seems a good deal more relevant than what Ms. Acton’s mother thinks of her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

"At a time when consumers are highly sensitive to cost, we offer an experience that combines fun with the thrill of getting a good deal," Yuya Shiozawa, a manager at Aeon Fantasy, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

It will, however, take a good deal of courage for some of the justices to get to this result.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026

"The claim that working in partnership with Manchester City's owners has not been a good deal for the council or the city has been debunked repeatedly," the authority said.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

We found a two-bedroom close to Lola’s and my cousins, and the rent’s a good deal because Lola knew somebody who knew somebody.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

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