best part of something Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
best part of something
best part of something Nearly all of something, the majority, as in
The dentist was late; I waited for the best part of an hour. The adjective
best here does not concern quality but quantity. [First half of 1500s] Also see
better half, def. 1.
the best allotment of (something)
1. The majority of something. I'm apologetic I'm late—my doctor's arrangement took the best allotment of an hour.2. The best agreeable or admirable aspect of something. No, the chrism bushing is absolutely the best allotment of this dessert! The addition was the best allotment of your appellation paper. After that, it meandered for a while.Learn more: of, partbest allotment of something
Nearly all of something, the majority, as in The dentist was late; I waited for the best allotment of an hour. The adjective best actuality does not affair affection but quantity. [First bisected of 1500s] Also see better half, def. 1. Learn more: of, part, something
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