Jump to content

vast majority

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary

English

[edit]

Noun

[edit]

vast majority (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic) The greatest part of something, to the point where alternatives are nearly irrelevant in size.
    The vast majority of people will not live to 110.

Usage notes

[edit]
  • A majority refers to any part larger than 50%, but a vast majority can go between 75-99%.