Lion's share Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫaɪənz/ /ˈʃɛɹ

LYE-unz SHAIR

UK

ˈlaɪ.ənz/ /ʃˈeə

LYE-uhnz SHAIR

Definition

The lion's share means the largest or most important part of something.

Usage & Nuances

Figurative and somewhat formal/neutral. Used for resources, credit, money, etc. Usually follows 'get', 'have', or 'take': 'get the lion's share'. Rarely used for physical division; more often about who benefits most.

• Spanish: la mayor parte - la parte del león
• Portuguese (BR): a maior parte - a fatia de leão
• Portuguese (PT): a maior parte - a parte do leão
• Chinese (Simplified): 大部分 - 狮子的份额
• Chinese (Traditional): 大部分 - 獅子的份額
• Hindi: सबसे बड़ा हिस्सा - शेर का हिस्सा
• Arabic: الحصة الأكبر - نصيب الأسد
• Bengali: সিংহভাগ
• Russian: львиная доля
• Japanese: 大部分 - 一番大きな取り分
• Vietnamese: phần lớn - phần lớn nhất
• Korean: 대부분 - 큰 몫
• Turkish: aslan payı
• Urdu: سِیروں کا حصہ
• Indonesian: bagian terbesar - bagian utama

Example Sentences

She got the lion's share of the credit for the project.

basic

The oldest brother took the lion's share of the inheritance.

basic

This city receives the lion's share of government funding.

basic

Everyone helped, but Emma ended up with the lion's share of the praise.

natural

The CEO keeps the lion's share of the company's profits for herself.

natural

Kids argued over cake, but Tom grabbed the lion's share without anyone noticing.

natural