ton

Definition

  • noun: a unit for measuring weight that equals 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms)
  • noun: a unit of internal capacity for ships equal to 100 cubic feet
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: vogue, style, heap

Examples

  • Our boss 'came down on us like a ton of bricks' [=got very angry at us] when he found out we had missed the meeting.

  • The loss of his job 'hit him like a ton of bricks'. [=hit him very hard; made him very upset, unhappy, etc.]

  • I still have a 'ton' to do before the guests arrive.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Nope, not a thing. She hasn't even texted you to make sure you're okay? Not once. I hate that girl. But there are tons of other girls. You guys don't have to worry about me. In support group, there's this new girl... (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars