You either support the new plan or you don't; you can't be half pregnant.
you can't be half pregnant
idiomSaid of an either-or situation; there are only two available choices.
Origin
disputed originFrom the notion that someone is either pregnant or not.
You must decide whether to commit to this project fully because you can't be half pregnant with your professional responsibilities.
The committee demanded a definitive stance on the policy, reminding the hesitant director that in matters of ethics, one simply cannot be half pregnant.
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all over hell's half acre
All over the place; everywhere.
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baker's half dozen
Seven, a group of seven.
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beggars can't be choosers
Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.
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can't carry a tune in a bucket
Sings very badly.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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can't help
To be unable to avoid a situation, or stop something from happening.
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can't stand
cannot put up with
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.