have half a notion to do something

have half a notion to do something
have half a notion to do something & have half a mind to do something
Fig. to have almost decided to do something, especially something unpleasant. •

I have half a mind to go off and leave you here.

The cook had half a notion to serve cold chicken.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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