Meaning of by half | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Equivalents
Türkçe
yarı yarıya
Examples
“Little Miss⟳ Smartyboots is too clever by half.”
“He and two friends were known as “the three pseuds” among the rest⟳ of the boys, who thought them too clever by half.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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