1. "Lot" can also refer to a specific piece of land or property. This usage is common in real estate contexts.
2. It is often used in idiomatic expressions, such as "cast lots" (to choose randomly or by chance) or "a lot to be desired" (meaning there is much room for improvement).
3. In informal speech, "lot" is often used as a substitute for "very much," as in "I like that movie a lot" or "I appreciate your help a lot."
4. "Lot" is sometimes used in the context of auctions or sales, such as in the phrase "sold to the highest bidder for a lot of money."
5. The slang expression "a lot of beef" refers to a physical altercation or conflict.
6. Similar phrases to "a great deal of" include "a large amount of," "numerous," "plenty of," "a plethora of," and "a multitude of."
