and a half

English

Phrase

and a half

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see and,‎ a,‎ half.
    three and a half
  2. (colloquial) An intensifier, used to emphasize great extent or degree.
    That guy was an idiot and a half.
    • 1977, “Peaches”, performed by the Stranglers:
      Strolling along, minding my own business
      Well, there goes a girl and a half

Derived terms

  • bitch and a half

See also

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