Definition of 'never do things by halves'
If you say that someone never does things by halves, you mean that they always do things very thoroughly.
What does it mean to do something by halves?
humorous. If someone does not do things by halves, they put a lot of effort and enthusiasm into doing things, often more than is necessary: "I didn't realize you were decorating the whole house." "Oh, we don't do things by halves round here."
Are the things done by halves right?
“Work where you work and play where you play; That is the way to be cheerful and gay; All that you do, do with your mind; Things done by halves are never done right.”
