time\ and\ a\ half

time\ and\ a\ half
n. phr.
Pay given to a worker at a rate half again as much as he usually gets.

John got time and a half when he worked beyond his usual quitting time.

Tom gets one dollar for regular pay and a dollar and a half for time and a half.


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