for the most part

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1. (idiomatic) Mostly; in general; usually

   She talked about her kids, for the most part.

   • 2011 September 24, Ben Dirs, “Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania”, in BBC Sport‎:

     With half-time approaching, England rather switched off, but for the most part it was an improved first 40 minutes from Johnson's side, which came in for much criticism following stuttering displays in their first two games.

• by and large, on the whole; see also Thesaurus:mostly