
Oodles
Colloquial Usage
Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speech.
I've got oodles of ideas for your birthday party.
Exaggerated Quantity
Implies a very large number, often more than what's exact or factual.
She seems to have oodles of friends on social media.
Not For Measurements
Avoid using it when precise quantities are required, such as in recipes or reports.
Don't say: Add oodles of salt. Say: Add two teaspoons of salt.
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