中途半端に続けるくらいなら、いっそ諦めてしまったほうがいい。
If it's just going to be half-hearted, you might as well just give up.
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You must not leave your work half-finished and abandon it.
私は何事も中途半端にできない性分だ。
It's my nature that I can't do anything halfway.
仕事を中途半端に辞めるのは、少し心残りだ。
Quitting my job halfway through is a bit of a regret.
彼は多趣味だが、どれも中途半端で、まさに梧鼠之技だ。
He has many hobbies, but he's mediocre at all of them; it's truly a case of 'gosonogi'.
Usage Notes
Describes something unfinished or a hesitant, indecisive attitude. Often used negatively.
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