by half
English
Prepositional phrase
- (colloquial) By far; by a long chalk; to an excessive extent or degree, especially to the extent that it is negative, gets in the way, etc.
- Little Miss Smartyboots is too clever by half.
Usage notes
- Used in constructs like too ... by half and not ... enough by half.
See also
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