a lot to do
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Many tasks or activities to complete
Literally: much work or action
Register: neutral
Examples
I have a lot to do before the deadline
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a lot to do” mean?
Many tasks or activities to complete Literally: much work or action
Is “a lot to do” formal or informal?
a lot to do is generally neutral.