in the main

Idioms  

1. For the most part, chiefly, as in It was an excellent conference in the main. [First half of 1600s]

---

Example Sentences

The films in the main series have all set new box office records on release, and combined they have grossed more than £3 billion worldwide, as well as garnering critical acclaim.

From BBC

Yet those who stay in the main stage will still get some show moments, as here is where a journalist will confront a record executive.

From Los Angeles Times

If you’d prefer a semi-private room instead of a table in the main dining room, the minimum fee is $1,200, which will be applied to your order.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet in the main, Ireland's squad - outside their starting XV and a handful of select others - feels underexposed to the highest level of Test rugby.

From BBC

This contribution is part of a budget that benefits all 12 of the samba schools taking part in the main parade equally.

From Barron's

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• mostly
• naturally
• normally
• occasionally
• often
• ordinarily
• regularly
• routinely
• sometimes