the better half of (something)
the better half of (something)
The majority of something. I'm sorry I'm late—my doctor's appointment took the better half of the morning.
See also: better, half, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- the better part of (something)
- the better/best part of something
- better half, my
- had better
- had better (do something)
- had better/best do something
- (all) the better for (something)
- the better for something
- make a better fist of (something)
- all the better