meet halfway
The idiom "meet halfway" is commonly used to describe the act of compromising or finding a middle ground between two differing parties.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)To find a middle ground by making mutual concessions.
Example
- We couldn't agree on the budget, so we decided to meet halfway.
- If both sides are willing to meet halfway, we can resolve this issue quickly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "meet halfway":
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