have a whale of a time

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Compare whale (something or someone excellent).

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have a whale of a time (third-person singular simple present has a whale of a time, present participle having a whale of a time, simple past and past participle had a whale of a time)

  1. (idiomatic) To enjoy oneself greatly.
    We had a whale of a time at the party Saturday night.

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