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.
开始就是成功的一半；一旦你开始，就会变得更容易。
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Knowing what you want is half the battle when making a big decision.
在做重大决定时，知道自己想要什么就是成功的一半。