[go] halves
1
to pay half of the expenses each
The idiom "go halves" is derived from the practice of dividing something equally between two parties, with each party contributing an equal share. It is used to suggest that two individuals will divide the cost, responsibility, or benefits of something equally, each contributing an equal share.
- Let's go halves on the dinner bill; it will be fair since we both had the same number of dishes.
- Let's go halves with the bill; I'll pay for my share, and you pay for yours.
- She agreed to go halves with her friend on buying a gift for their teacher.
- The roommates decided to go half and half on the rent to split the expenses evenly.
- The siblings decided to go halves on buying a gift for their parents' anniversary.