The idiom "a lot of things going for something" means that there are many positive qualities or attributes present in a person, place, or thing. Full definition
Sentences with «lot of things going for something»
You got lots of things going for you, Maddock, and seriously attractive baby status is definitely one of those things. (asacredproject.com)
The film has a whole lot of things going for it, and if it's as good as it could be, having festival reviews drum up buzz would definitely be worth it. (indiewire.com)