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

Her rent in Highland Park was up to $6,000 a month, she says, and the move to a smaller space in Atwater Village cut her expenses in half.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In the bottom of the first, the Rockies responded when Mickey Moniak doubled and TJ Rumfield drove him in with a single to cut the lead in half, 2-1.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

That was cut in half after the Houthis began launching attacks on ships around the gateway, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Analysts at Bernstein expect luxury sales in the region to be cut in half in March, mainly due to a drop in tourism.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Churro made it to the top step, half in, half out of the water, and turned to bark encouragement at Natalie.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz