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part idiom
In addition to the idioms beginning with part, also see best part of; better half (part of); discretion is the better part of valor; do one's bit (part); fool and his money are soon parted; for one's part; for the most part; in good part; in part; take part; take someone's part.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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