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
Aisyah	-	Indonesian
Photina	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Duana	-	English (Rare)
Roger	['rɔdʒə]
Mahalath	-	Biblical
Kirk	KURK	English