split the difference
The phrase "split the difference" is commonly used in negotiations to describe reaching a compromise by agreeing on a midpoint between two positions.
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Definition
B2Negotiation
(common, financial)To agree on a midpoint between two proposed amounts or positions.
Example
- They couldn't agree on a price, so they decided to split the difference and settled on $90,000.
- When choosing a location for their meeting, they split the difference and picked a spot halfway between their offices.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "split the difference":
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