COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a number halves (= becomes twice as small )
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The number of children failing at school has halved in recent years.
in two/halves/pieces etc
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I tore the letter in two and threw the pieces in the fire.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
go halves (on sth)
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Do you want to go halves on a pizza?
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He generously agrees to go halves on you.
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She'd promised to go halves with him if he got anywhere in his negotiations.
not do sth by halves
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I'm sure it will be a fantastic wedding. Eva never does anything by halves .
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He comes from a family that does not do things by halves .