Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the lion's share
idiom
/ðə ˈlaɪənz ʃɛr/
Definition
The largest portion of something, especially when it is disproportionately greater than the parts belonging to others.
Examples
In the contract negotiations, she received the lion’s share of the profits.
During the holiday dinner, he ended up with the lion’s share of the dessert.
The company took the lion’s share of the market after the successful launch.
Meaning
The term refers to the idea that one person or group takes the most significant part of something, leaving little for others.
Synonyms
- majority
- bulk
- greater part
- most
