Usage of 'way'

[Haihao]

Hi,

Could you please help me make it clear for the following expression?

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, same meaning of distance. 'Quite a' is the fixed phrase-- 'That's quite a hat your wearing!'
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[Haihao]

Thank you again, MM. It makes things easy and clear to see 'quite a' as a fixed phrase. I didn't realize that.

HH

[Tom]

[Yankee]

Hi Tom

Look here.
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[Alan]

Hi Tom,

'Quite a ...' is used to express admiration/surprise/respect for something/someone in excess of what you would usually expect.

Quite a sum of money! = a very considerable amount of money

Quite a woman! = a very attractive and impressive woman

Quite a reputation! = a very high reputation.

Hope this elucidates.

A
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