go halves

/ɡˌəʊ hˈɑːvz wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː/

/ɡˌoʊ hˈævz wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː/

[phrase]

to go halves

[PHRASE]

to pay half of the expenses each

What is the origin of the idiom "go halves" and when to use it?

The idiom "go halves" is derived from the practice of dividing something equally between two parties, with each party contributing an equal share. It is used to suggest that two individuals will divide the cost, responsibility, or benefits of something equally, each contributing an equal share.

Examples

1. She agreed to go halves with her friend on buying a gift for their teacher.

2. The siblings decided to go halves on buying a gift for their parents' anniversary.

3. The roommates decided to go half and half on the rent to split the expenses evenly.

4. Then I would recommend going half and half.

Nearby words

go great guns

go from strength to strength