have a whale of a time

English

Etymology

Compare whale (“something or someone excellent”).

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Verb

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.
    We had a whale of a time at the party Saturday night.

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