split the difference
to accept only part of what was originally wanted

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split the difference
1.
to accept only part of what was originally wanted.
When they don't agree, she's always trying to get them to split the difference so everyone will be happy.

2.
to each pay half of an amount.
I told the owners that we could split the difference between their price and my offer.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

split the difference
to settle a money or other disagreement by dividing the difference
We had to pay extra money for the rental car so we decided to split the difference and each pay half.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

split the difference
v. phr., informal To settle a money disagreement by dividing the difference, each person giving up half.
Bob offered $25 for Bill's bicycle and Bill wanted $35; they split the difference.

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