English / idiom
Half the Battle
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An important initial milestone or crucial step that makes the remainder of a challenging task much easier.
In context
01
Showing up at the community sports track every morning is already half the battle when trying to establish consistency.
02
Keeping whole, unprocessed vegetables accessible in your kitchen is half the battle toward wholesome nutrition.
Synonyms
key milestone,major obstacle cleared,vital first step
Antonyms
minor detail,total defeat
Collocations
already half the battle,win half the battle,consider it half the battle