Part 21 of 25 B1B2C1 Idioms

Half the battle, muddy the waters: meaning

Sayings and set expressions: forewarned is forearmed, half the battle, muddy the waters, there’s no harm in trying.

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No harm, no foul, right?
Ніхто не постраждав — отже, усе гаразд, правда?
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Are you going to marry money?
Ти збираєшся одружитися з розрахунку?

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No harm, no foul, right? Ніхто не постраждав — отже, усе гаразд, правда?
Are you going to marry money? Ти збираєшся одружитися з розрахунку?
God knows what she wants Одному Богу відомо, чого вона хоче
I'm entitled to holiday pay Мені належать відпускні
My motto is 'Forewarned is forearmed' Мій девіз: «Хто попереджений, той озброєний»
My brother-in-law is a confirmed bachelor. Мій шурин (дівер) — закоренілий холостяк.
I know from bitter experience. Я знаю з гіркого досвіду.
Stop muddying the waters! Перестань каламутити воду!
Stop making eyes at him! Перестань пускати йому бісики!
A good start is half the battle. Добрий початок — половина справи.
There's no harm in trying, right? За спробу грошей не беруть, правда?

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