with half a heart
with half a heart
With only a little or moderate amount of enthusiasm or interest; in an uninspired manner; halfheartedly. You can't go out and play with half a heart and expect to win. You have to play with everything you've got!
See also: half, heart
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
half a heart, with
With only moderate enthusiasm, as in After his transfer he worked with half a heart, looking forward to early retirement. [Mid-1800s] For an antonym, see with all one's heart.
See also: half
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
with half a heart
In a halfhearted manner.
See also: half, heart
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- half a heart, with
- half a heart
- sporting blood
- burst with excitement
- excitement
- fume
- be running on fumes
- be running on empty