hefty dose

Frequency: 5.54.2 per million words

Figurative for a very large amount of something.

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Examples (20)

  • The new employee received a hefty dose of reality on his first day.
  • The doctor prescribed a hefty dose of antibiotics.
  • After years of success, the company got a hefty dose of bad publicity.
  • He needs a hefty dose of reality to wake up.
  • The documentary provided viewers with a hefty dose of shocking truth.
  • She took a hefty dose of painkillers after the surgery.
  • She needed a hefty dose of courage before giving her presentation.
  • We'll need a hefty dose of luck to win this game.
  • The patient was given a hefty dose of pain medication after surgery.
  • I took his story with a hefty dose of skepticism.
  • The film contains a hefty dose of humor to balance the drama.
  • The patient received a hefty dose of the experimental drug.
  • Students received a hefty dose of criticism for their poor performance.
  • A hefty dose of common sense is required here.
  • The recipe calls for a hefty dose of garlic and herbs.
  • They administered a hefty dose of sedative to calm him down.
  • He got a hefty dose of inspiration from the motivational speaker.
  • The project requires a hefty dose of optimism to succeed.
  • The book delivers a hefty dose of wisdom about life and success.
  • Dealing with this problem requires a hefty dose of patience.