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be (all) part of life's rich pageant/tapestry (literary)

if you say that a bad or difficult experience is all part of life's rich tapestry, you mean that you must accept it because it is a part of life that cannot be avoided. Having kids certainly causes problems, but that's all part of life's rich tapestry.

See also: rich

be part of the furniture (informal)

if someone or something is part of the furniture in a place, they have been there for so long that they seem to be a natural part of that place. I've been working in this office for so long I'm part of the furniture now. He had become part of the furniture of British politics. (sometimes + of)

Discretion is the better part of valour. (British & Australian, literary, American & Australian, literary)

something that you say which means that it is better to be careful and think before you act than it is to be brave and take risks. She decided not to voice her opposition to the Chairman's remarks. Perhaps discretion was the better part of valour.

See also: better, discretion

look the part

to look suitable for a particular situation. If you want to get a job as a fashion buyer, it helps if you look the part.

See also: look

a man of many parts

a man who is able to do many different things. George is a man of many parts - ruthless businessman, loving father, and accomplished sportsman, to name a few.

See also: man, many

part and parcel

if something is part and parcel of an experience, it is a necessary part of that experience which cannot be avoided. Being recognised in the street is all part and parcel of being famous.

See also: parcel

take something in good part (British)

if you take criticism or jokes in good part, you are not upset or annoyed by them. His friends used to call him 'Big Ears' but he took it all in good part.

See also: good, take

take someone's part (old-fashioned)

to support someone in an argument or disagreement. For once, my brother took my part in the argument.

See also: take

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the better part of something

more than half of something. We waited for the better part of an hour, then called again.

Usage notes: usually used with periods of time, as in the example

See also: better

do your part

to do your share of an activity. We're doing our part by recycling everything we can, even plastic bags.

do your share

for someone's part

relating to or involving one particular person. For her part, Ms. Newman will leave the team and start up an independent project.

for the most part

mostly or generally. This town has always been considered safe, and for the most part, it still is.

See also: most

in large part

mostly. The film's power comes in large part from Epstein's excellent and realistic screenplay.

See also: large

look the part

to appear to be suited to a particular type of work. You'd never guess he was a security guard – he doesn't look the part at all.

See also: look

on the part of someone

coming from someone. This insurance plan involves a bigger investment on the part of employers than most of them may be willing to make. It was a mistake on my part and I apologized for it.

part and parcel (of something)

something that cannot be separated from a condition or activity. Being recognized on the street is part and parcel of being a celebrity.

See also: parcel

part company (with someone)

1. to disagree. That is an issue on which many people part company with the president.

2. to end a relationship. Rick and I parted company a long time ago, and I'm seeing someone else now.

See also: company

a part to play

involvement that is necessary to do something. Engineers have an important part to play in any military operation.

See also: play

play your part

to do what you can do or should do. Local leaders played their part in making the festival a great success.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form play a part to be involved: I'm afraid that I also played a part in wrongly accusing her.

See also: play

take someone's part

to support someone in an argument or disagreement. For once, my brother took my part instead of attacking me.

See also: take

take part (in something)

to be actively involved in something. We haven't taken part in any of the family parties recently.

See also: take