idioms using “part”

Act the part

To behave in a way that is characteristic of a particular person or role

“She may not be the supervisor but she certainly acts the part well.“

Look the part

To appear in a way that is characteristic of a particular person or role

“The candidate certainly looks the part; too bad he doesn’t have the skills to be the president.“

Part and parcel

Connected; unable to be separated

“Training hard and eating well is just part and parcel of being a professional athlete.“

Take someone’s part

To support or defend someone

“Sato-san wasn’t at the meeting to defend himself against the accusations, but fortunately, Ando-san took Sato-san’s part.“

Take something in good part (British)

To take criticism without being offended or upset

“As expected, Morimoto-san took the criticism in good part; she appreciates the feedback and uses it to improve her performance.“