Idiom:  a ton of

Meaning of idiom: a ton of

Read the comic and try to guess the meaning of the idiom 'a ton of.'   

a ton of (tons of):  a lot of something; a large amount of something.

Notes:     

A ton is a unit of measurement that is used to weigh very heavy things.

1 ton = 2,000 pounds (910 kilograms)

The idiom "a ton of" doesn't mean that there is actually 2,000 pounds of something. It's simply used as a way to emphasize or exaggerate the amount of something. 

The idiom can be used to talk about anything (e.g., hugs, strawberries, happiness, cars)

Examples:

• My dog gives me a ton of kisses  when I get home after work. 
  

• Gross! I hate it when girls wear tons of makeup!
  

• You must've gotten a ton of  sun at the beach—you're so tan.

• Every time I get my hair cut at Saray hair salon I get a ton of compliments  so I highly recommend them.

• Why do I always get a ton of homework  when the weather's nice?

• Whenever I post photos of my cat on Facebook I get a ton of likes.

• My mother always has a ton of  advice about relationships so please don't mention you have a boyfriend.

• Sorry, I'm running late. There's a ton of  traffic—there must have been an accident.

• My trip to Peru was amazing and I took tons of  photos.

• My husband always has a ton of  excuses why he can't get home before 8 PM.

• Bleh! This sandwich is terrible. They put a ton of  mayonnaise in the tuna salad.

• She drank tons of  wine at Happy Hour and passed out at the bar.

• I got a ton of mosquito bites  when we went hiking yesterday.

• All I care about is getting tons of sleep  this weekend!  I'm exhausted.

• My kitchen has a ton of  ants  so I'm calling the exterminator.

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Your turn to practice

It's that time again... time to practice your English. If you want to become fluent in English you need tons of practice so here's your opportunity. I am looking forward to seeing a ton of comments below. Write a sentence using the idiom and I will respond to your comment. Wishing you tons of luck with your English!

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