Vague Expressions For Numbers And Quantities Flashcards
1
Q
More than
A
In excess of
2
Q
Less
A
Somewhere in the region of
3
Q
It could take x hours or y hours
A
Give or take
4
Q
Could be a week before or after
A
Approximately
5
Q
More than a … but unclear how much more
A
Or so
6
Q
Surprisingly or undesirably large number
A
Quite a few
7
Q
Small portion
A
Smattering
8
Q
Very small quantity
A
Dash/ smidgen
9
Q
Small amount
A
Dollop
10
Q
Very large quantity
A
Lashings
11
Q
Very large quantity
A
Oodles
12
Q
A large number or quantity
A
Stacks of
