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in good part
1. Mostly; to a great extent; in large part. While we've all been working very hard, our team's success on this project is in good part due to Sally's efforts.
2. Without offense; amiably or good-naturedly; in good humor. (Especially in the phrase "take in good part.") My friends sometimes tease me about my interest in calligraphy, but I've learned to take it in good part.
in good part
1. take in good part. Accept good-naturedly or with good grace; without taking offense. For example, She took her brother's teasing in good part. [Mid-1500s]
2. Mostly, to a great extent, as in
Their failure is in good part the result of poor management. Also see
for the most part.
in good part
Good-naturedly or with good grace; without taking offense: take a joke in good part.