half the time
idiom
informal
: very often
Half the time I have no idea what my professor is talking about.
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But there’s an expectation on creative people, who half the time should not be speaking publicly.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Expected to deliver the same heroic feats in half the time with none of the playbook.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
That’s about half the time than gasoline or diesel refueling but a massive improvement on current capabilities, and close enough to claim effective equality.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Since 2013, the Lakers have won one title in their only Finals appearance during that period while making the playoffs only half the time.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Expected to deliver the same heroic feats in half the time with none of the playbook.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
That’s about half the time than gasoline or diesel refueling but a massive improvement on current capabilities, and close enough to claim effective equality.
—Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Since 2013, the Lakers have won one title in their only Finals appearance during that period while making the playoffs only half the time.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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“Half the time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20the%20time. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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