To Go a Bundle on Something Is to Like It a Lot
A bundle is a group of things tied together. In British slang it also means a large sum of money.
A bundle is a collection of things fastened together. Money attached itself to the word early: to *make a bundle* is to earn a great deal, and to *go a bundle on* something is British slang for being enthusiastic about it, from betting a large stake. Software then borrowed the word for products sold together.
- A group tied together. *A bundle of letters.*
- A large amount of money. *It cost a bundle.*
- To tie together. *Bundle the papers.*
- To push hurriedly. *Bundled into a car.*
Word forms
| Form | Word | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | bundle | A bundle of sticks. |
| Plural | bundles | Several bundles. |
| Verb | bundle | Bundle it up. |
| Past | bundled | Bundled together. |
| Related | bunch | A bunch of keys. |
How it is used in a sentence
- It cost a bundle.A lot of money.
- The software comes bundled with the laptop.Included in the package.
- They bundled him into the taxi.Pushed hurriedly.
Words for groups
- Bundle — tied together, often loosely
- Bunch — grouped, often growing together
- Sheaf — of corn or papers
- Batch — produced or processed together
- Bale — a large compressed bundle, as of hay or cotton
From Middle English, related to *bind* and to Dutch *bundel*. The commercial sense of selling products together is twentieth century.
What does *go a bundle on* mean?
British slang for being very keen on something, from staking a large amount on a bet.
Are bundle and bind related?
Yes. Both come from a Germanic root meaning to tie, along with *band* and *bond*.