lion's share of something)

lion's share of something)
the lion's share of something)
Fig. the largest portion of something. •

I earn a lot, but the lion's share goes for taxes.

The lion's share of the surplus cheese goes to school cafeterias.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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