English Idiom – The Lion’s Share
Meaning – The majority. This idiom is used to describe the largest part of something.
This idiom possibly originates from a story or fable about a greedy lion. In this story a lion goes hunting with a fox. After they catch an animal the lion awards himself most of the prey because he is the stronger animal. The lion gets the biggest share – the lion’s share.
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Usage:
When could you use this idiom?
- Somebody does the majority of work on a project.
- A person is not doing their share of a job.
- You are feeling unhappy because your sibling got a larger share of dessert!
Example:
- Tim: Mum! Why does Harry get more pocket money than me? I want to buy new kicks but I’m skint.
- Mum: Because Harry does the lion’s share of the housework! You are too lazy.
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What is an idiom?
An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words, but has a separate meaning of its own.