phrase
Meaning 1
A large part of what it takes to accomplish something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Knowing is half the battle.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
half the battle
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History
Etymology
A figure of speech that goes back centuries. Although the collocation knowing is half the battle long predates the G.I. Joe cartoon series, its pop-culture ubiquity in the 21st century is explained by that popularization.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: puoli voittoa — Translations
- Polish: połowa sukcesu — Translations