American Idioms and Expressions

Half A Loaf Is Better Than None Idiom

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half a loaf is better than none
What does half a loaf is better than none mean?
a proverb that says that having part of something is better than having nothing at allHalf a loaf is better than none and I would rather work part-time than have no job at all.
half a loaf is better than none
What does half a loaf is better than none mean?
having part of something is better than having nothing having part of something is better than having nothingHalf a loaf is better than none and you should be happy to get part of the refund back rather than nothing at all.
half a loaf is better than none
What does half a loaf is better than none mean?
having part of something is better than having nothing at all Half a loaf is better than none and I would rather work part-time than have no job at all.


Some Random Idioms
scrape (something) together
What does "scrape (something) together" mean?
to gather small amounts of money (usually with some difficulty) for somethingWe scraped together some money and bought a present for my mother.
Pros and cons
What does "Pros and cons" mean?
Pros and cons are arguments for or against a particular issue. Pros are arguments which aim to promote the issue, while cons suggest points against it. The term has been in use since the 16th century and is a shortening of a Latin phrase, pro et contra, which means “for and against.” Considering the pros and cons of an issue is a very useful way to weigh the issue thoughtfully and reach an informed decision.
fight like cats and dogs
What does "fight like cats and dogs" mean?
to argue and fight with someone (usually used for people who know each other) The two children were fighting like cats and dogs when we entered the room.

What are you driving at?
What does "What are you driving at?" mean?
What do you mean?I really didn't understand what my friend was driving at.
wine and dine (someone)
What does "wine and dine (someone)" mean?
to treat someone to an expensive meal, to entertain someone in a lavish mannerMy uncle often has to wine and dine his important business clients.
spring for (something)
What does "spring for (something)" mean?
to buy something, to pay for somethingI decided to spring for a new camera before I go on my vacation.
like hell
What does "like hell" mean?
with much effort and energy, never, not permissableI had to run like hell this morning in order to catch the bus for work.
fit to be tied
What does "fit to be tied" mean?
to be very angry or upset My boss was fit to be tied when he heard that I was going to take a month off from work this summer.

keep (someone) out of one's hair
What does "keep (someone) out of one's hair" mean?
to keep someone from annoying or bothering youWe tried hard to keep the little boy out of our hair while we were preparing for the wedding.
make sure
What does "make sure" mean?
to make certain, to establish something without a doubtI want to make sure that my friend is going to meet me tomorrow.
put up with (someone or something)
What does "put up with (someone or something)" mean?
to patiently accept or endure someone or somethingThe man makes a great effort to put up with his wife`s complaints.
pick up speed
What does "pick up speed" mean?
to increase the speed of somethingThe car picked up speed as it began to go down the hill.

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