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What is the meaning of "the lion's share" idiom?

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Idiom Conjugations:

 
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Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Having the lion's share probably means that you earned it.
 
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Idiom Usage:

Use the lion's share wherever you want to convey the meaning of the majority of something.
 
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Idiom Scenario 2:


Tom and Matt are talking about Matt's older brother Jeff ...
Tom:  "Where's Jeff tonight?"
Matt:  "Oh, he's out on another date."
Tom:  "He sure attracts a lot of girls."
Matt:  "Jeff has always had the lion's share of girls.  I've only had a couple of girlfriends."
Tom:  "Well, Jeff is the quarterback of the football team.  It is to be expected that he would attract far more girls than you."
Matt:  "I suppose."

 
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Idiom Scenario 1:


Two female friends are talking about their home lives ...
Friend 1:  "How's it going?"
Friend 2:  "OK, I guess.  I'm feeling a little tired."
Friend 1:  "Sorry to hear that.  Why are you feeling tired."
Friend 2:  "I do most of the housework and I am finding it to be a lot of work."
Friend 1:  "Oh, your husband doesn't help around the house?"
Friend 2:  "He does a few chores but I do the lion's share of the work."
Friend 1:  "Too bad.  It would be better if you two shared the work."


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Idiom Definition:


"the lion's share "
the majority
 
Synonyms: block, chunk, conglomeration, glob, heap, hunk, majority, much, most, quantity, sum, total, totality, volume, whole
 
 




 


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