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the better part of something
the (best|greater) part of {sth}
the better part of something
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the larger or more significant portion of a whole
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "the better part of something" and when to use it?
The idiom "the better part of something" has been used in English for centuries and is rooted in the concept of comparing two or more parts of a whole, with one part being considered superior or more significant than the others. This phrase has been used in English for centuries and is rooted in the concept of comparing two or more parts of a whole, with one part being considered superior or more significant than the others.
Examples
We spent the better part of the morning fixing the leak.
