"Half a dozen" is a really ineffective way of saying "six".
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AnneWimsey
Level 9
July 7, 2018
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Six of one half a dozen of the other
Drsmash253
Level 7
July 7, 2018
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Love that saying
Ineffective? I dunno.
It would seem to be the appropriate terminology when talking about eggs or donuts, especially if you need say... three and a half dozen.
Certainly a little inefficient if simply asking for six pencils.
Although, given how similar it sound & looks to another word, "half a dozen" might reduce some confusion. ie: half a dozen toys. <Bobby, get thoes six toys off the table.> ?
scurry
Level 9
July 7, 2018
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It can be used to indicate approximation rather than an exact number.
David_Cooper
Level 7
July 7, 2018
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And while we're at it: why do we not say 2/3 dozen?
LilAtheistLady
Level 7
July 7, 2018
2
really kinda gross.
hankster
Level 9
July 7, 2018
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At least half as gross.
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