and a half

English

Phrase

and a half

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see and,‎ a,‎ half.

   three and a half

2. (colloquial) An intensifier, used to emphasize great extent or degree.

   That guy was an idiot and a half.

   • 1977, “Peaches”, performed by the Stranglers:

     Strolling along, minding my own business
     Well, there goes a girl and a half

Derived terms

• bitch and a half

 

See also

• and then some