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Beluga whales in a Japanese aquarium have attracted thousands of visitors by blowing bubble rings. Picture: Kasuhiro Nogi/AFP

Today's Phrase

To have a whale of a time means to have a lot of fun while doing something.

Examples:

I spent the summer holidays in Mexico and had a whale of a time!