The proper use of "a great deal of something"

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi

Could you please shed some more light on it? Would I be wrong if I said:

“He displayed a great deal of knowledge in his speech.”

Tom

2

The phrase “a great deal of knowledge” seems fine to me, Tom. :slight_smile:

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That sounds good to me, too, Tom.
Take a look at the BNC for some further examples:
sara.natcorp.ox.ac.uk/cgi-bin/sa … at+deal+of

Amy