English idiom

meet someone halfway

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Figurative meaning

to compromise with someone

Why this phrase?

Two walkers pictured converging on the midpoint of a journey; each gives up part of the distance to reach the other.

Example

“I offered to split the difference to meet them halfway.”

Dictionary details

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

give and take

mutual compromise in which each side makes concessions

ballpark figure

a rough estimate, not an exact number

on the same page

In agreement or sharing the same understanding.

put something on the table

to offer something for consideration in a discussion or negotiation

see eye to eye

To agree completely with someone.

get someone on board

to persuade someone to join or support a plan or project

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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