Half Mast is an expression used in British English, Half Staff is an expression used in American English.
The expression describes the situation when a flag is flying halfway up a flagpole. It is done in most countries as a symbol of mourning.
UK: “They flew the flag at half mast at Buckingham Place when Princess Diana died.”
US: “They flew the flag at half staff at the White House when President Kennedy was killed.”
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