by halves

Imperfectly, reluctantly, or half-heartedly, as in You really can't paint a portrait by halves. [Mid-1500s]

In a reluctant manner; unenthusiastically.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Amando	ah-MAHN-do (Spanish, Italian)	Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
Ora (2)	-	Hebrew
Paisley	-	English (Modern)
Joyner	['dʒɔinə]
Pauline	['pɔ:lain]
Bloom	[blu:m]