Meaning of the word "the better part of" in English
What does "the better part of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the better part of
US /ðə ˈbetər pɑːrt əv/
UK /ðə ˈbetər pɑːrt əv/
Idiom
1.
most of something; more than half of something
Example:
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He spent the better part of his life working on that project.
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We waited for the better part of an hour for the bus to arrive.
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