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the half of it
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used to suggest that a situation or story is more complicated or interesting than what has been revealed or discussed so far
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the half of it" and when to use it?
The idiom "the half of it" originated from the notion that a given situation or story has more to it than what has been revealed or explained. It is mainly used to suggest that the information or details provided are only a fraction of the whole, and there is much more that remains untold or unshared.
Example
She told me about her difficult day at work, but that's only the half of it; there were also personal challenges she faced during the same time.
He described the plot of the movie, but that's not even the half of it; the unexpected twists and character development make it truly captivating.
The newspaper article touched on the political scandal, but it did n't reveal the half of it; there were deeper layers of corruption and intrigue involved.
