half off

phrase

—used to say that something is being sold at half the original price
Peaches are half off today.

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Foot Locker is rewriting that rule with its deal of close to half off, and though only a few hues are marked down, you’re bound to discover a keeper. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Buy one set, get another half off, only during the Sleep Number Labor Day sale. — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Not only are these sheer curtains over half off right now, but the subtle stripe adds just enough visual interest without distracting from your room’s overall design scheme. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 For more than half off, these Sony headphones are a steal with ANC. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for half off

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“Half off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20off. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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