“half the battle”
"Half the battle" means that completing the most difficult or important part of a task brings you significantly closer to overall success. It implies that once a major obstacle is overcome, the rest becomes much easier. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "half the battle" in the video clips below.
Hear how "half the battle" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Dexter 20 06, Vikings Valhalla, The Office, Fireship, WILD 'TIL 9 and 4 more.
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TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S01E05
“Half the battle is attitude,
and you have a great one.”
Rudy here's gonna put me
back together again, good as new. … Well, l'm alive.
Play at 20:58
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TV ShowVikings Valhalla
Vikings Valhalla — S02E07
“half the battle has already been won.”
so when a fight is finally offered, … You're right.
Play at 14:30
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YouTubeFireship796K views · 2026-03-12
7 new open source AI tools you need right now…
“half the battle is figuring out if”
lets the end user interact with AI, also … you're using the best model with the
Play at 2:02
YouTubeWILD 'TIL 9295K views · 2022-04-12
Getting Wild AFTER 9 In Vegas | Wild 'Til 9 Episode 84
“half the battle which is true literally”
my side of the house now yeah which is … half the time like when you're trudging
Play at 9:23
YouTubeLinus Tech Tips1.2M views · 2025-10-20
I NEEDED to Fix her Internet!
“half the battle. We also want to migrate”
getting rid of the extra devices is just … our current devices to at least 5 GHz or
Play at 8:05
YouTubeAbroad in Japan2.1M views · 2023-12-01
I Spent $1,000 on Japan's TINIEST Car (Big Mistake)
“half the battle half the fun of watching”
really do it I think that's going to be … Journey Across Japan to be honest and we
Play at 8:59
YouTubeLewis Howes159K views · 2024-07-15
#1 Menopause Doctor: This is the Silent Crisis in Women's Health!!
“half the battle if you're educated and”
happening so educating yourself is is … KN when you hit these ages there's going
Play at 16:12
YouTubeBusiness Insider857K views · 2024-07-12
10 Of The World's Most Expensive Items | So Expensive Season 13 | Business Insider Marathon
“only half the battle now”
year but making the individual Parts is … it's time to put it all
Play at 1:54:50
YouTubeBusiness Insider878K views · 2024-09-29
How 14 Expensive Instruments Are Crafted By Masters | Business Insider Marathon
“only half the battle now it's time to”
year but making the individual Parts is … put it all
Play at 1:19:40
TV ShowThe Office
The Office — S02E22
“than half the battle.”
Jan loves this branch,
and I think that's really more … Give me some.
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