lion's share of



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.
See also: of, share

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AmramAM-ram (English), ahm-RAHM (Hebrew)Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Hebrew
Odell[əu'del]
Adolfito-Spanish
Emigdia-Spanish
Albertusahl-BER-tus (Dutch) Ancient Germanic (Latinized), Dutch
Sung-Hosung-hoKorean