HALF MEASURE


Meaning of HALF MEASURE in English

also half-measure

(~s)

If someone refers to policies or actions as ~s, they are critical of them because they think that they are not forceful enough and are therefore of little value.

They have already declared their intention to fight on rather than settle for half-measures.

N-COUNT: usu pl disapproval

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