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Oodles

usgb/ˈuːdlz/Volume
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Colloquial UsagePlay
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech. SlideI've got oodles of ideas for your birthday party.
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Exaggerated QuantityPlay
Implies a very large number, often more than what's exact or factual. SlideShe seems to have oodles of friends on social media.
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Not For MeasurementsPlay
Avoid using it when precise quantities are required, such as in recipes or reports. SlideDon't say: Add oodles of salt. Say: Add two teaspoons of salt.
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