have a whale of a time

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To enjoy oneself greatly: to have a very good time. idiomatic
    — We had a whale of a time at the party Saturday night.

词形变化

has a whale of a time present,singular,third-person having a whale of a time participle,present had a whale of a time participle,past had a whale of a time past

词源

Compare whale (“something or someone excellent”); thus, not just any good time but rather a great time.
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