play a large part (in something)

play a large part (in something)
play a big part (in something) & play a large part (in something)
Fig. to serve as a major part of some situation or event. •

The incredible amount of duplicative paperwork played a large part in my decision to find employment elsewhere.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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