ένα σωρό X

quantifier phrase informal
Translations
  • a lot of
  • loads of
  • plenty of
Forms
ένα σωρόέναν σωρό
Usage Notes

Always used with singular 'ένα/έναν' even though it indicates plurality

Etymology

From 'σωρός' meaning 'pile' or 'heap', literally 'a pile of X'

Cultural Context

Common colloquial expression used in informal speech

Commonality

80%

Guessability

20%

Mnemonics

  • Think of a pile (σωρός) of things stacked up

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