half the time
idiom
informal
: very often
Half the time I have no idea what my professor is talking about.
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Thanks, in part, to being able to play in half the time, 9-hole courses typically have a more relaxed pace than their 18-hole counterparts and, naturally, require less walking.
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Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
White was simply talking about his postgame media duties, which took less than half the time of Tatum’s interview.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
People may instead spend time on social media by themselves — Americans were, on average, alone more than half the time in the 2019-2021 period.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2025
Since braising is one of the prominent cooking methods at Fat Fowl, each dish can develop a depth of flavor in half the time, which is perfect for the restaurant’s fast-casual concept.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
White was simply talking about his postgame media duties, which took less than half the time of Tatum’s interview.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
People may instead spend time on social media by themselves — Americans were, on average, alone more than half the time in the 2019-2021 period.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2025
Since braising is one of the prominent cooking methods at Fat Fowl, each dish can develop a depth of flavor in half the time, which is perfect for the restaurant’s fast-casual concept.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Half the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20the%20time. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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