have half a notion to (do something)
have half a notion to (do something)
To have an inclination or intention that is moderate, irresolute, or indefinite (but often one that was motivated by a specific unpleasant experience). My flight home was so terrible, I have half a notion to write a letter to the airline company and complain. We set out on the road with only half a notion as to where we would go!
See also: half, have, notion
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have half a notion to do something
and have half a mind to do somethingFig. to have almost decided to do something, especially something unpleasant. I have half a mind to go off and leave you here. The cook had half a notion to serve cold chicken.
See also: half, have, notion
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- have half a notion to do
- notion
- half a mind
- have a good/half a mind to, to
- have half a mind to (do something)
- have half a mind to do something
- on and off
- off again, on again
- on again
- on again, off again