Grammar fix
for the most part
generalising / mostly
Used to say that something is true in general, but not always or in every case.
expressionC1occasional
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
For the most part, people in my city are friendly and willing to help.
For the most part, I think technology has improved our daily lives, although there are some drawbacks, like people spending too much time on their phones.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: For most part, I agree.
Say: For the most part, I agree.
Need 'the' — 'for THE most part'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'In the preponderance of instances' is academic; 'for the most part' is the natural hedge.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
for the most part
- true
- agree
- fine
- quiet