Quite a bit of time passed before he finally arrived.
Usage Example in Conversation
A: Good morning, Sarah. I noticed you've been working on the project for a while now. How's it going?B: Good morning, Mark. Yes, it's progressing steadily. We've made quite a bit of progress, but there's still some work to be done.A: That's great to hear. Do you think we'll be able to meet the deadline?B: I believe so. We still have quite a bit of time left, and the team is working efficiently.