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have a whale of a time

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have a whale of a time

Fig. to have an exciting or fun time; to have a big time. (Whale is a way of saying big.) We had a whale of a time at Sally's birthday party. Enjoy your vacation! I hope you have a whale of a time.

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have a whale of a time

to enjoy yourself very much 'Did Sam enjoy himself at the party?' 'He had a whale of a time.'

See also: have, of, time, whale

have a whale of a time

tv. to have an exciting time; to have a big time. We had a whale of a time at your party.

See also: have, of, time, whale