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Quite some something

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Emphasis on AmountPlay
Used to emphasize that there is a lot of something more than usual or expected. SlideShe has read quite some books on the topic.
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Non-specific QuantityPlay
The amount is not exact, but it implies that it's markedly large or significant. SlideWe'll need quite some patience to deal with this.
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Subjective InterpretationPlay
The perception of what 'quite some' means can vary depending on the person's perspective. SlideTo him, walking quite some distance is just a short stroll.