half a loaf

Less than what is desired. This is the abbreviated version of the phrase "half a loaf is better than none." I know they're offering you less money than you'd hoped for, but it's a good job, so I think you should accept half a loaf.

half a loaf

not as much as you want but better than nothing.

This phrase alludes to the proverb half a loaf is better than no bread , which has been in use since the mid 16th century.

See also: half, loaf

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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loaf
half a loaf is better than no bread
half a loaf is better than no loaf
half a loaf is better than none
half a loaf is better than none/no bread
much less
even/much/still less
under (someone's or something's) shadow
take the path less traveled
traveled

References in periodicals archive

The purpose of bread is to provide food, and half a loaf is still food.

Leadership and Business Wisdom - The Right Compromise

Jeanette Mosley The cheapest I've seen a GF loaf is PS2.75 and that is what you would class as half a loaf if you were to buy a normal loaf.

You say..

Ramadan day 1: Iftar: 1-2 dates to break fasting Salad Platter + 3 spoons of rice or half a loaf of flat bread + 1 grilled chicken quarter Sohour 1 yogurt + 1 lettuce + 1 cucumber + half a bread loaf + cottage cheese or a boiled egg

Diet program for Ramadan's weight loss seekers

I know it's wrong but maybe half a loaf is better than none.

Threesome With My Best Friend

Three that serve as well as any right now are: It's always darkest before the dawn; half a loaf is better than none; and give peace a chance.

The other significant reason why both sides ought to be more willing to accept half a loaf of peace is that they are beginning to realize there may not be any loaves left in the cupboard.

A flicker, perhaps

Those who think that getting half a loaf is better than getting nothing may be correct in the case of the starving man.

Unsafe in Any Form

Is this on the theory that "half a loaf is better than none?"

A Different Slant on Tax Reform

She then quotes, disapprovingly, La Follette's adage that "half a loaf, as a rule, dulls the appetite and destroys the keenness of interest in attaining the full loaf."

Fighting Bob La Follette: The Righteous Reformer

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释义	half a loaf half a loaf Less than what is desired. This is the abbreviated version of the phrase "half a loaf is better than none." I know they're offering you less money than you'd hoped for, but it's a good job, so I think you should accept half a loaf. See also: half, loaf Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. half a loaf not as much as you want but better than nothing. This phrase alludes to the proverb half a loaf is better than no bread , which has been in use since the mid 16th century. See also: half, loaf Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: loaf half a loaf is better than no bread half a loaf is better than no loaf half a loaf is better than none half a loaf is better than none/no bread much less even/much/still less under (someone's or something's) shadow take the path less traveled traveled References in periodicals archive The purpose of bread is to provide food, and half a loaf is still food. Leadership and Business Wisdom - The Right Compromise Jeanette Mosley The cheapest I've seen a GF loaf is PS2.75 and that is what you would class as half a loaf if you were to buy a normal loaf. You say.. Ramadan day 1: Iftar: 1-2 dates to break fasting Salad Platter + 3 spoons of rice or half a loaf of flat bread + 1 grilled chicken quarter Sohour 1 yogurt + 1 lettuce + 1 cucumber + half a bread loaf + cottage cheese or a boiled egg Diet program for Ramadan's weight loss seekers I know it's wrong but maybe half a loaf is better than none. Threesome With My Best Friend Three that serve as well as any right now are: It's always darkest before the dawn; half a loaf is better than none; and give peace a chance. The other significant reason why both sides ought to be more willing to accept half a loaf of peace is that they are beginning to realize there may not be any loaves left in the cupboard. A flicker, perhaps Those who think that getting half a loaf is better than getting nothing may be correct in the case of the starving man. Unsafe in Any Form Is this on the theory that "half a loaf is better than none?" A Different Slant on Tax Reform She then quotes, disapprovingly, La Follette's adage that "half a loaf, as a rule, dulls the appetite and destroys the keenness of interest in attaining the full loaf." Fighting Bob La Follette: The Righteous Reformer
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