half the battle
US /hæf ðə ˈbætəl/
UK /hæf ðə ˈbætəl/

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成功的一半, 事半功倍
a significant part of an effort or struggle, often implying that once this part is achieved, the rest will be easier
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Getting started is half the battle; once you begin, it gets easier.
開始就是成功的一半;一旦你開始,就會變得更容易。
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Knowing what you want is half the battle when making a big decision.
在做重大決定時,知道自己想要什麼就是成功的一半。