Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-the-battle
idiom
/hæf ðə ˈbætəl/
Definition
A phrase indicating that a significant part of achieving success is already done, or that initial efforts have been made.
Examples
- Getting the right education is half-the-battle when it comes to securing a good job.
- Understanding your audience is half-the-battle in creating effective marketing strategies.
Meaning
The expression ‘half-the-battle’ suggests that once the initial or essential steps have been completed, the remaining efforts will be much easier or more likely to succeed.
Synonyms
- Half of the work
- First step achieved
- Initial effort
