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

Local rivals there often turn around new seasonal products in half the time that Nike does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Smog, however, could kill off a spinach crop in half a day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Meta’s plan requires a nearly equivalent level of growth in half the amount of time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

“Anything for Ms. Pearl,” she says as I split the donut in half for Boo and me.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko