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Halfway house
/hˈɑːfweɪ hˈaʊs/
/hˈæfweɪ hˈaʊs/
Halfway house
[NOUN]What is the origin of the idiom "halfway house" and when to use it?
The idiom "halfway house" originally referred to a place where prisoners were housed as part of their transition from prison to full release. Over time, the term has gained a metaphorical meaning to represent the middle stage or point in a process of achieving a desired result. It implies being partially or halfway towards reaching a goal or objective.
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a transitional living facility where individuals who are recovering from addiction, mental illness, or other challenging situations can reside temporarily as they transition back into the community
Examples
1. I'm in a halfway house.
2. They go back to the halfway house.
3. I get out of the halfway house this summer.
4. Like, this is by no means any type of halfway house.
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