great many
a great many
A very large number of (people, things, etc.). A great many people have joined the protest to voice their concerns over increased taxes.
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great many
see under good many.
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a good/great many
very many; a lot: A good many people think she’s right. ♢ There are a great many places in the world I’d like to visit.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017