# on the part of sb

idiom · CEFR C1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/on-the-part-of-sb
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

done or felt by a specific person or group. You use this to say who is responsible for an action or a feeling.

## Examples

- There was a mistake on the part of the bank.
- The project failed because of a lack of communication on the part of the management team.
- Significant effort on the part of the researchers was required to verify the data before the final report could be published.

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