Friday, November 22, 2024

Lion's Share 🦁

🌟 WILD WORD OF THE DAY 🌟

Featured Idiom: Lion's Share
Featuring: Lion 🦁
Adventure Level: Easy
Min & Mầm's Rating: ★★★★★

🦁 The Tale Behind the Phrase

This idiom comes from Aesop's fable where a lion goes hunting with other animals. When dividing the prey, the lion claims all portions for various reasons, leaving nothing for others.

📖 Meaning

Literal meaning: The largest portion that a lion takes from a hunt
Figurative meaning: The largest or best part of something
Vietnamese equivalent: "Phần hơn" (The greater portion)

🎯 Usage Examples

Min and Mầm's Adventure:

Min: "Who ate the cookies?"
Mầm: "Well... I got the lion's share while you were napping!"

Perfect for describing:

Work contributions
Profit distribution
Resource allocation
Market share

🎮 Practice Time

Quick Quiz

Complete: "Though we all contributed, Sarah did _____ _____ of the work."

Situation Match

When to use "lion's share":

Your team project (you did 80%)
Splitting a pizza (someone takes 6/8 slices)
Company profits (majority stakeholder)

💡 Pro Tips

Use for neutral descriptions, not complaints
Always "the lion's share" (with article)
Implies majority but not necessarily unfairness

🦊 Going Wild With Words!

Like if you learned something new
Share your "lion's share" story
Tag a friend who always takes the biggest piece!

Min & Mầm's Tip: Remember the greedy lion from the fable - he wanted it ALL! 🦁

🎓 Wild Words Learning Note

Hey adventurous learner! 🐾 Before you roar ahead...

These idioms are like animal tracks - they guide you through the language jungle, but everyone's path is unique!
Usage may vary in different English-speaking regions 🌍
For professional contexts, double-check with native speakers
Like any skill, mastering idioms takes practice! 🎯

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