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go halves

idiom
Meaning

To divide equally between two parties.

Examples
SIMPLE

Let's go halves on this pizza.

CONTEXTUAL

Since the gift was expensive, my brother and I decided to go halves on the cost.

COMPLEX

They agreed to go halves on the renovation expenses, ensuring that both partners shared the financial burden of the project equally.

Anchors to
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  2. 02

    all over hell's half acre

    All over the place; everywhere.

  3. 03

    all systems go

    Everything is ready.

  4. 04

    as you go

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

  5. 05

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  6. 06

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    To break new ground.

  7. 07

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    To repeatedly appear and disappear; to be transient.

  8. 08

    do by halves

    To perform (a task, etc) partially or incompletely; to do (something) inadequately, halfheartedly, or shoddily.

Last updated April 17, 2026