and a half
The phrase "and a half" can be used both to indicate additional half units in measurements and to emphasize exceptional qualities.
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Definition
A2General
(informal)Indicates an additional half of a specified unit, such as time, distance, or weight.
Example
- The cake recipe calls for one and a half cups of sugar.
- She is three and a half years old.
B2Emphasis
(colloquial)Used to stress that something is more significant, impressive, or challenging than usual.
Example
- That was a movie and a half!
- Moving to a new house is a task and a half.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "and a half":
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