have a whale of a time

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词形变化

had a whale of a time has a whale of a time 三单 has a whale of a time having a whale of a time having a whale of a time 现在分词 had a whale of a time 过去式 had a whale of a time 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To enjoy oneself greatly: to have a very good time.

    习语

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

词源

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

来源：wiktionary