half a heart, with



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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ganizanigah-nee-ZAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Beniamin-Romanian, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Arkadios-Ancient Greek
ŠTefica-Croatian
Allard-Dutch
Christie (1)KRIS-teeEnglish