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The idiom a whale of a (good) time means to an exceptionally fun, exciting, or amusing experience. (Usually used in the phrase, “have a whale of a (good) time.”)
i.e. Gee, Samantha, I sure had a whale of a time at the dance with you last night. We should go out again sometime!
i.e. Come out to our party this weekend, it’s sure to be a whale of a good time!
There are some other interesting idioms about “whale“. Follow me to learn about them!
1. Whale away at (someone or something)
To criticize, rebuke, or verbally assault someone or something vehemently or relentlessly.
i.e. The interviewer suddenly began whaling away at the politician over his alleged ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
2. Whale into (someone or something)
To attack or thrash something in an brutal, forceful, or relentless manner.
i.e. He stood there whaling into the wall with a sledgehammer, but he barely seemed to be making a dent in it.
3. Like a beached whale
Completely stuck and unable to move or escape from the situation. Said especially of large objects or vehicles.
i.e. Our van’s wheels sunk in the mud, and we’ve been stuck here like a beached whale for over an hour!
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