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Idiom in the main mostly, usually.Bystanders, middle-aged women in the main, protested loudly.In the main, our students reach exam level after a year.
in the mainGenerally; for the most part. In the main, my employees work hard. There are just a few who give me headaches every once in a while. It's a good book, in the main. A few scenes seem unfinished, though. in the mainbasically; generally. Mary: Everything looks all right—in the main. Sally: What details need attention? Mary: Just a few things here and there. Like on page 27. John: Are you all ready? Sue: I think we're ready, in the main. John: Then, we shall go. in the mainFor the most part, chiefly, as in It was an excellent conference in the main. [First half of 1600s] in the ˈmain mostly; on the whole: In the main, the students did well in the exam. |