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Blow Half Battle Started Important Step Proverb Means

"The first blow is half the battle" emphasizes that starting a task is the most crucial part of completing it.

The first blow is half the battle means getting started on something is the most important step in getting it done.

Proverb The first blow is half the battle.
Definition Getting started on something is the most important step in getting it done.
Note In this proverb 'blow' means 'strike' or 'hit'.

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