fifty-fifty

fifty-fifty

1. Into two equal portions. Let's just split the bill fifty-fifty.
2. Having an equal chance of one of two results occurring. Refers to a 50 percent probability. Brad has been so unreliable lately that I'd say its fifty-fifty that he comes tonight. When I flip this coin, there is a fifty-fifty chance that it will land on heads.
3. A raffle in which the winner receives half of the money collected. Do you want to buy a ticket for the fifty-fifty? It's up to $700!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fifty-fifty

even or equal. (See also go fifty-fifty (on something).) The chances of success are about fifty-fifty. Even at fifty-fifty, it's probably worth it, you know.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

fifty-fifty

see under under go halves.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ˌfifty-ˈfifty

(informal) divided equally between two people, groups or possibilities: Let’s split the bill fifty-fifty. She has a fifty-fifty chance of winning.
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • in equal measure(s)
  • in some, equal, etc. measure
  • equal in
  • equal in (someone or something)
  • even money
  • a Roland for an Oliver
  • halvsies
  • draw even
  • in pari delicto
  • come out to (something)
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