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split the difference
phrase
If you split the difference, you agree on a number or amount that is exactly in the middle of the difference between two other numbers or amounts: （在数字、数量等方面）折中，妥协
I suggested that we split the difference between his current salary and what we had initially offered for the job.
I wanted £50 for the table and she offered £30, so we agreed to split the difference.
Can't you simply split the difference between the amount the two sides want?
Casinos wanted higher spending limits than anti-gambling groups, so the regulators decided to split the difference.
If she offers you less that you want, you could offer to split the difference.
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splitverb(DIVIDE)
split the difference | American Dictionary
split the difference
idiom
to accept only part of what you originally wanted when making an agreement with someone, esp. an agreement involving money:
You want $50 for the bike and I say it’s worth $30 – let’s split the difference and I’ll pay you $40.
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