getting there is half the fun
- getting there is half the fun
- what happens before doing something is a large part of what makes that thing enjoyable.
If you like model railroads, getting there is half the fun when you design and build your own layout.
Usage notes: also used in the form half the fun - what makes something enjoyable:
Half the fun of eating out is not having any dishes to wash.
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