for the most part for the most part {adv. phr.} In general; mostly; most of the time; commonly; generally. European countries are, for the most part, tired of war. Syn.: BY AND LARGE, ON THE WHOLE. Categories: add yours time {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry