in half
In two equal or roughly equal parts. For example, Let's cut this sheet in half. [Late 1500s]
Words Nearby in half
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How to use in half in a sentence
Tanners who leave the salon wearing snug belts that cause sweating, Peterson says, end up with that sawn-in-half look.
I wonder what that beggar of a Cut-in-Half is going to do with the poor little chap!
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 | Eugne SueCut-in-Half opened the trap, and called each to give him his morsel of bread.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 | Eugne SueThis, however dreadful, was far from contenting Cut-in-Half's savage nature.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 | Eugne SueI have nothing to say about myself, except that I am as happy as a cut-in-half thing can be.
An Englishwoman's Love-Letters | Anonymous
Amongst the latter was one well known as Cut-in-Half,—he was so cruel, and especially to children.
The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 | Eugne Sue
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