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Fifty-fifty for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'fɪfti_'fɪfti

What does Fifty-fifty really mean?

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Alright, so "fifty-fifty" is a phrase that means something is divided or shared equally between two people or groups. It's like when you have 50% of something and the other person has the other 50%. It's fair and even for both sides.

Imagine you have a pizza and you want to share it with a friend. If you split it right down the middle, so you each get half, that's a "fifty-fifty" split. It's like saying "what's mine is yours, and what's yours is mine."

Another way to think about it is if you and a friend are trying to make a decision, and you both have different ideas, you might compromise by doing a "fifty-fifty" agreement. It means that you both get some of what you want so that it's fair for everyone.

So, when you hear someone say "let's split it fifty-fifty" or "we'll do it fifty-fifty," it means that they want to share something equally or make an even agreement. It's a way of making sure that both sides are getting a fair deal.

Revised and Fact checked by Ava Clark on 2023-11-09 19:33:45

Fifty-fifty In a sentece

Learn how to use Fifty-fifty inside a sentece

  • When you and a friend can't decide on a movie, you agree to go see a movie that you both like. That's a fifty-fifty decision.
  • If you flip a coin and it lands on heads, that's a fifty-fifty chance of getting heads or tails.
  • Imagine a basketball game where each team has an equal chance of winning. That's a fifty-fifty game.
  • You and your sibling each want to choose what TV show to watch. You agree to watch one show today and the other show tomorrow. That's a fifty-fifty compromise.
  • In a raffle, everyone who enters has the same chance of winning. That's a fifty-fifty opportunity.

Fifty-fifty Synonyms

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Fifty-fifty Similar Words

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