a whale of a


a whale of a

1. An exceptionally great or excellent. I had a whale of a time at Pete's wedding—I danced all night long!2. An exceptionally large. Remodeling the kitchen will make a whale of a difference in the selling price of the home.See also: of, whale

a whale of a —

an extremely good example of a particular thing. informal 1993 Chicago Tribune This stuffed-shirt epitome of the East Coast Establishment of his day had a whale of a time at Chicago's World's Fair. See also: of, whale