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go halfsies

idiom
Meaning

To share something by splitting it in half.


Origin

disputed origin

go, and diminutive form of half.

Examples
SIMPLE

Let's go halfsies on this pizza.

CONTEXTUAL

We decided to go halfsies on the taxi fare to save some money on the way home.

COMPLEX

Since the expensive antique was beyond their individual budgets, they agreed to go halfsies on the purchase and share ownership of the item.

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  2. 02

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    Everything is ready.

  3. 03

    as you go

    While one is doing (something); as one progresses.

  4. 04

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    To break new ground.

  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

    enough to go around

    There is an adequate amount or supply of something for all of the people present or involved.

Last updated April 17, 2026