Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the bulk of the work
Phrase
/ðə bʌlk əv ðə wɜrk/
Definition
This phrase refers to the majority or the largest part of the task at hand.
Examples
- Most of the bulk of the work was completed over the weekend.
- She handled the bulk of the work for the project, allowing the team to finish ahead of schedule.
- The bulk of the work involved data analysis and report generation.
Meaning
When someone says ‘the bulk of the work,’ they are usually indicating that most of the effort, time, or resources have been focused on a specific project or job.
Synonyms
- the majority of the work
- the main part of the work
- the most significant portion of the task
