one's better half

(one's) better half

One's spouse or romantic partner. I'd love to come out with you guys after work, but I'd better check in with my better half to make sure we don't have any plans for this evening. The work retreat is meant to be for couples, so be sure to bring your better half!
See also: better, half
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

one's better half

Fig. one's spouse. (Usually refers to a wife.) I think we'd like to come for dinner, but I'll have to ask my better half. I have to go home now to my better half. We are going out tonight.
See also: better, half
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (one's) better half
  • better half
  • halves
  • one’s better half
  • so much the better
  • all to the better
  • all the better
  • better half, my
  • (one) (had) better be off
  • make a better fist of (something)
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