Do nothing/not do anything by halves
phrase
To always do something thoroughly or commit to it fully.
Sarah never does anything by halves - if she starts an art project, you know it's going to be amazing!
Often appears as...
- never does anything by halves
- doesn't do things by halves
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To always do something thoroughly or commit to it fully.
Sarah never does anything by halves - if she starts an art project, you know it's going to be amazing!
Often appears as...
- never does anything by halves
- doesn't do things by halves
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Full Commitment
The phrase means being fully dedicated to an activity, leaving no effort spared.
He renovated his house and didn't do anything by halves; every room looks spectacular.
Pro Tip 2/3No Mediocrity
Using this phrase suggests that doing things halfway or average is not acceptable.
When she organizes events, she doesn't do anything by halves; they're always extraordinary.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It's usually meant as a compliment, praising someone's thoroughness or dedication.
As a chef, he doesn't do anything by halves—his dishes are flawless.
Pro Tip 1/3Full Commitment
The phrase means being fully dedicated to an activity, leaving no effort spared.
He renovated his house and didn't do anything by halves; every room looks spectacular.
Pro Tip 2/3No Mediocrity
Using this phrase suggests that doing things halfway or average is not acceptable.
When she organizes events, she doesn't do anything by halves; they're always extraordinary.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It's usually meant as a compliment, praising someone's thoroughness or dedication.
As a chef, he doesn't do anything by halves—his dishes are flawless.
Pro Tip 1/3Full Commitment
The phrase means being fully dedicated to an activity, leaving no effort spared.
He renovated his house and didn't do anything by halves; every room looks spectacular.
Pro Tip 2/3No Mediocrity
Using this phrase suggests that doing things halfway or average is not acceptable.
When she organizes events, she doesn't do anything by halves; they're always extraordinary.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It's usually meant as a compliment, praising someone's thoroughness or dedication.
As a chef, he doesn't do anything by halves—his dishes are flawless.
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