Half the battle

phrase

To represent a major or significant part of the difficulty or challenge.

Understanding the problem is half the battle; then you can start trying to solve it.
Visual representation of "half the battle" - To represent a major or significant part of the difficulty or challenge

Often appears as...

  • winning is half the battle
  • knowing is half the battle

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To represent a major or significant part of the difficulty or challenge.

Understanding the problem is half the battle; then you can start trying to solve it.
Visual representation of "half the battle" - To represent a major or significant part of the difficulty or challenge

Often appears as...

  • winning is half the battle
  • knowing is half the battle

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "half the battle"
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Understanding's Role

Emphasizes that realizing the extent of a challenge is a major step towards tackling it.

Illustration for Understanding's Role
Once you've mastered the basics, learning advanced topics becomes half the battle.
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Initial Success

Suggests early achievements in a process are a big advantage; fighting the remaining challenge could be easier.

Illustration for Initial Success
Securing a good internship is half the battle for a promising career start.
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Metaphorical Use

Indicates the phrase is often used metaphorically to describe abstract challenges, not just physical ones.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Building trust in a relationship is half the battle for long-term happiness.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Understanding's Role

Emphasizes that realizing the extent of a challenge is a major step towards tackling it.

Illustration for Understanding's Role
Once you've mastered the basics, learning advanced topics becomes half the battle.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Initial Success

Suggests early achievements in a process are a big advantage; fighting the remaining challenge could be easier.

Illustration for Initial Success
Securing a good internship is half the battle for a promising career start.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Indicates the phrase is often used metaphorically to describe abstract challenges, not just physical ones.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Building trust in a relationship is half the battle for long-term happiness.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Understanding's Role

Emphasizes that realizing the extent of a challenge is a major step towards tackling it.

Illustration for Understanding's Role
Once you've mastered the basics, learning advanced topics becomes half the battle.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Initial Success

Suggests early achievements in a process are a big advantage; fighting the remaining challenge could be easier.

Illustration for Initial Success
Securing a good internship is half the battle for a promising career start.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Indicates the phrase is often used metaphorically to describe abstract challenges, not just physical ones.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Building trust in a relationship is half the battle for long-term happiness.
Visual representation of the word "Half the battle"

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