halve

Related to halve: compensate, berate, halva

a problem shared is a problem halved

Talking about a problem with someone else usually makes it seem less daunting or troubling. Just tell me what's bothering you, honey. You know what they say—a problem shared is a problem halved.

a trouble shared is a trouble halved

proverb By discussing one's problem, or seeking someone's help with that problem, the situation will not be as difficult, distressing, or daunting. A: "I've just had a lot on my plate recently, but I don't want to be a downer." B: "Hey, a trouble shared is a trouble halved. Tell me what's up, and maybe I'll be able to help."

See also: halve, share, trouble

trouble shared is trouble halved

proverb By discussing one's problem, or seeking someone's help with that problem, the situation will not be as difficult, distressing, or daunting. A: "I've just had a lot on my plate recently, but I don't want to be a downer." B: "Hey, trouble shared is trouble halved. Tell me what's up, and maybe I'll be able to help."

See also: halve, share, trouble

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

trouble shared is a trouble halved

Prov. If you tell someone about a problem you are having, or request someone's help with a problem, the problem will not seem so daunting. (Can be used to encourage someone to confide in you or ask for your help.) Jill: Is something wrong? You've seemed so depressed lately. Jane: Oh, I wouldn'twant to bother you with it. Jill: Don't be silly. A trouble shared is a trouble halved, remember.

See also: halve, share, trouble

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

a trouble ˌshared is a trouble ˈhalved

(saying) if you talk to somebody about your problems and worries, instead of keeping them to yourself, they seem less serious: You really should tell someone how you feel. After all, a trouble shared is a trouble halved.

See also: halve, share, trouble

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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References in periodicals archive

'We will halve the maximum again and we will halve the average again.

Reid's promise to slash waiting time

Flip chicken, peach halves, and jalapeno to coat with preserves, then transfer to grill grate (skin side down for chicken).

Make nicely glazed, unimpeachable peachy grilled chicken

New Delhi [India] Oct 8 ( ANI ): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan is ringing in her 48th birthday with the 'half of her better halves' - hubby King Khan and son AbRam.

Gauri Khan celebrates bday with 'half of her better halves'

At Euro 2016 referees added an average of one minute to first halves and four minutes to second halves.

Refs do a fine job [...]

When trying to bump the two halves apart, the hammer must be at the full cock position in order to prevent it from pulling the breech bolt out to the right as the two rifle halves come apart.

Marlin 39A

Spread the Byron Sauce evenly over the top halves of the buns.

Byron Burger (makes 4)

City of Halves is a world on the brink of disaster.

Inglis, Lucy. City of Halves

It was a match of two halves as the two side's handicap players couldn't be separated finishing with three wins apiece, but Wynyard's scratch players won all six of their games to finish two points ahead of Bishop Auckland in the final league standings.

Eagles lose - but win title; golf

BET FROM CELEBRATE the launch of William Hill's brand new coupon Game of Two Halves with this FREE PS2 BET.

PS2 free

They also feature a filled valve for no product residue and 20-degree rotation in either direction to ease coupling male and female halves. When liquid is flowing, halves cannot be uncoupled without turning handles to the closed position.

Full Port fittings

A Q-switched, picosecond, and frequency doubled Nd:YAG laser was used to cut the cells into halves (Lumera SUPER RAPID, Lumera Laser, Germany).

A quantitative analysis of photovoltaic modules using halved cells

For stuffed pepper, place pepper halves onto a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.

Recipe

The drive is composed of two identical halves that connect any two computers you choose, no matter the location.

iTwin USB storage

While sauce is cooking, brush the pepper and aubergine halves with the remaining oil and fry on a non-stick griddle or in a frying pan for 10 minutes, turning once, until charred and cooked through.

Home cooking; Chorizo, vegetable and pasta bake

词组	halve
释义	halve Related to halve: compensate, berate, halva a problem shared is a problem halved Talking about a problem with someone else usually makes it seem less daunting or troubling. Just tell me what's bothering you, honey. You know what they say—a problem shared is a problem halved. See also: halve, problem, share a trouble shared is a trouble halved proverb By discussing one's problem, or seeking someone's help with that problem, the situation will not be as difficult, distressing, or daunting. A: "I've just had a lot on my plate recently, but I don't want to be a downer." B: "Hey, a trouble shared is a trouble halved. Tell me what's up, and maybe I'll be able to help." See also: halve, share, trouble trouble shared is trouble halved proverb By discussing one's problem, or seeking someone's help with that problem, the situation will not be as difficult, distressing, or daunting. A: "I've just had a lot on my plate recently, but I don't want to be a downer." B: "Hey, trouble shared is trouble halved. Tell me what's up, and maybe I'll be able to help." See also: halve, share, trouble Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. trouble shared is a trouble halved Prov. If you tell someone about a problem you are having, or request someone's help with a problem, the problem will not seem so daunting. (Can be used to encourage someone to confide in you or ask for your help.) Jill: Is something wrong? You've seemed so depressed lately. Jane: Oh, I wouldn'twant to bother you with it. Jill: Don't be silly. A trouble shared is a trouble halved, remember. See also: halve, share, trouble McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. a trouble ˌshared is a trouble ˈhalved (saying) if you talk to somebody about your problems and worries, instead of keeping them to yourself, they seem less serious: You really should tell someone how you feel. After all, a trouble shared is a trouble halved. See also: halve, share, trouble Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a problem shared is a problem halved trouble shared is a trouble halved What's eating (someone)? what's eating somebody? what's eating someone what's eating you what's eating you? What's eating? What's biting (someone)? you know what they say References in periodicals archive 'We will halve the maximum again and we will halve the average again. Reid's promise to slash waiting time Flip chicken, peach halves, and jalapeno to coat with preserves, then transfer to grill grate (skin side down for chicken). Make nicely glazed, unimpeachable peachy grilled chicken New Delhi [India] Oct 8 ( ANI ): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan is ringing in her 48th birthday with the 'half of her better halves' - hubby King Khan and son AbRam. Gauri Khan celebrates bday with 'half of her better halves' At Euro 2016 referees added an average of one minute to first halves and four minutes to second halves. Refs do a fine job [...] When trying to bump the two halves apart, the hammer must be at the full cock position in order to prevent it from pulling the breech bolt out to the right as the two rifle halves come apart. Marlin 39A Spread the Byron Sauce evenly over the top halves of the buns. Byron Burger (makes 4) City of Halves is a world on the brink of disaster. Inglis, Lucy. City of Halves It was a match of two halves as the two side's handicap players couldn't be separated finishing with three wins apiece, but Wynyard's scratch players won all six of their games to finish two points ahead of Bishop Auckland in the final league standings. Eagles lose - but win title; golf BET FROM CELEBRATE the launch of William Hill's brand new coupon Game of Two Halves with this FREE PS2 BET. PS2 free They also feature a filled valve for no product residue and 20-degree rotation in either direction to ease coupling male and female halves. When liquid is flowing, halves cannot be uncoupled without turning handles to the closed position. Full Port fittings A Q-switched, picosecond, and frequency doubled Nd:YAG laser was used to cut the cells into halves (Lumera SUPER RAPID, Lumera Laser, Germany). A quantitative analysis of photovoltaic modules using halved cells For stuffed pepper, place pepper halves onto a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Recipe The drive is composed of two identical halves that connect any two computers you choose, no matter the location. iTwin USB storage While sauce is cooking, brush the pepper and aubergine halves with the remaining oil and fry on a non-stick griddle or in a frying pan for 10 minutes, turning once, until charred and cooked through. Home cooking; Chorizo, vegetable and pasta bake
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