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Quite some something

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Emphasis on Amount

Used to emphasize that there is a lot of something more than usual or expected.

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She has read quite some books on the topic.
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Non-specific Quantity

The amount is not exact, but it implies that it's markedly large or significant.

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We'll need quite some patience to deal with this.
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Subjective Interpretation

The perception of what 'quite some' means can vary depending on the person's perspective.

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To him, walking quite some distance is just a short stroll.
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