in half

Idioms  

1. In two equal or roughly equal parts. For example, Let's cut this sheet in half. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

I ask him whether it's OK to crack spaghetti in half before cooking it.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

While the stock surged to a high of $138 in 2021, its value has been cut roughly in half since.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

According to the National Weather Service, three separate tornadoes were confirmed in the state on Tuesday afternoon, one ripping the metal roof off a barn and snapping tree trunks in half.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Block chief Jack Dorsey announced plans to cut the company's headcount nearly in half, citing "intelligence tools" that have fundamentally changed how companies operate.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“And why are we not on our way? The tsar’s own palace could be built in half this time!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood