How to pronounce “do by halves”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic, transitive, chiefly in the negative) To perform (a task, etc) partially or incompletely; to do (something) inadequately, halfheartedly, or shoddily.

Practice Nearby Words

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