fifty-fifty

fifty-fifty

1. Into two equal portions. Let's just split the bill fifty-fifty. We need to divide the work fifty-fifty, otherwise it won't be fair. Even though my brother and I split the profits from the yard sale fifty-fifty, each of us still made a decent amount.

2. Having an equal chance of one of two results occurring. Refers to a 50 percent probability. Brad has been so unreliable lately that I'd say its fifty-fifty that he comes tonight. When I flip this coin, there is a fifty-fifty chance that it will land on heads. Well, it's fifty-fifty that the two cats end up getting along, but I'm hoping for the best.

3. A raffle in which the winner receives half of the money collected. Do you want to buy a ticket for the fifty-fifty? It's up to $700! A: "Fifty-fifty ticket?" B: "No, thank you." I can't believe you won the fifty-fifty! I've never known anyone who's won one of those things!

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fifty-fifty

even or equal. (See also go fifty-fifty (on something).) The chances of success are about fifty-fifty. Even at fifty-fifty, it's probably worth it, you know.

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fifty-fifty

see under under go halves.

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ˌfifty-ˈfifty

(informal) divided equally between two people, groups or possibilities: Let’s split the bill fifty-fifty. ♢ She has a fifty-fifty chance of winning.

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