WordUpWordup

The best/better part of something

usgbVolume
Left Definition 1 of 2Right
LampPro Tip 1/3
Time ExpressionsPlay
Often used with time-related words to emphasize a long duration spent. SlideShe was waiting for the better part of an hour.
LampPro Tip 2/3
Exaggeration CautionPlay
Avoid using it to exaggerate small portions; it suggests a substantial amount. SlideShe laughed for the better part of the evening, not just a few minutes.
LampPro Tip 3/3
Not Always LiteralPlay
Can be figurative, doesn't always mean a precise measure but implies a lot. SlideHe's had the better part of the company's success attributed to him.