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