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in good part

  1. take in good part . Accept good-naturedly or with good grace; without taking offense. For example, She took her brother's teasing in good part . [Mid-1500s]

  2. Mostly, to a great extent, as in Their failure is in good part the result of poor management . Also see for the most part .



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in good handsin good spirits