Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Time

Here is a dumb question. In the UK I have heard people use the phrase, "It's half two (or whatever)" when telling the time. What the heck does this mean????? Is it 1:00, one being half of two? I assume not. Is it 1:30? Or 2:30???? I keep having to teach my students time, and they ask me and I have NO IDEA.

Help please....

3 comments:

Mr K said...

it's short for half an hour past 2. 2:30. I suppose it could be confusing if you'd never heard it before....

oreneta said...

Thankyouverymuch from an ignorant colonial. Cheers.

Joanne Vive la Fr said...

EXACTLY the same problem also! And even worse - I have asked this question many times and NEVER manage to remember the answer - so still never know. Maybe your explanation will finally sink in - that is is short for half past - that makes sense - THANK YOU!