split the difference

Idioms and Phrases

Compromise between two close figures, divide the remainder equally. For example, You're asking $5,000 for the car and I'm offering $4,000; let's split the difference and make it $4,500 . [c. 1700]

Example Sentences

Yes, Boehner was demanding more spending cuts, but the two sides seemed to be approaching split-the-difference territory.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

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