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by halves
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1.
British English
Global
informal
idiomatic
Done incompletely or only to a limited extent; performed in a half-hearted, partial, or insufficient manner.
Carried out without thoroughness or full commitment.
2.
British English
Global
informal
Shared equally between two parties; split in half (especially with reference to costs or responsibilities).
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