دیکشنری آنلاین تحلیلگران ( معنی فارسی half a loaf )

half a loaf

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English Dictionary

half a loaf (is better than none)
something that is less than what you wanted or asked for, but that you might accept because it is better than nothing

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Idioms

half a loaf
less than what is wanted or is right.

I didn't get everything I wanted in my contract but decided to accept half a loaf and not fight it.

Usage notes: the full form of this idiom is half a loaf is better than none - getting less than what you wanted is better than getting nothing:

The new ferry service operates only on weekends, but half a loaf is better than none.

Etymology: based on the idea that it is better to have some bread to eat than none at all

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