a hundred and one (something)

a hundred and one (something)

A huge or burdensome amount of something. Often followed by "to (do something)." I can't drive you to the mall, I already have a hundred and one things to get done today. I've got about a hundred and one clients to meet with today, so if you need anything from me, you'd better make it snappy!

See also: and, hundred, one

a hundred/thousand/million and one things/things to do, etc.

(informal) very many or too many (things to do, people to see, etc.): I’m so busy — I’ve got lectures to prepare and a hundred and one letters to write — I just don’t know where to start. ♢ She’s always got a thousand and one excuses for everything.

See also: and, hundred, million, one, thing, thousand