the better part of (something)

The majority of something. I'm sorry I'm late—my doctor's appointment took the better part of an hour.

the better/best part of something

most of something: I worked at the camp for the better part of the summer. He had lived there for the best part of fifty years.

词组	the better part of (something)
释义	the better part of (something) the better part of (something) The majority of something. I'm sorry I'm late—my doctor's appointment took the better part of an hour. See also: better, of, part Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. the better/best part of something most of something: I worked at the camp for the better part of the summer. He had lived there for the best part of fifty years. See also: better, of, part, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: the better/best part of something the better half of (something) had better had better (do something) had better/best do something better half, my the better for something (all) the better for (something) make a better fist of (something) all the better
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