other half

noun

1. the people of an economic class clearly different from one's own or from that to which reference is being made.

   a glimpse of how the other half lives.

2. Informal.,  one's spouse.

Example Sentences

Marlon Bland, 31, said he got $200 — half in cash outside the county’s social services office and the other half when he went to meet with lawyers from Downtown LA Law Group, or DTLA.

From Los Angeles Times

And the other half going, “Don’t wreck it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Simply, split the loaf in half and fill it up with your favorite sandwich ingredients, put the other half of the loaf on top, cut into single-serve squares and you’re done!

From Salon

Earlier this month, Andrews Jr was sentenced to 14 years and eight months by a judge at Newport Crown Court - half of which will be served in prison and the other half on licence.

From BBC

Half the group had coaching, the other half was on its own.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bride 
• companion 
• partner 
• roommate 
• spouse