- split the difference
- settle a money disagreement by dividing the difference
We had to pay extra money for the car so we decided to split the difference.
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split the difference
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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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
split the difference — ► split the difference take the average of two proposed amounts. Main Entry: ↑split … English terms dictionary
split the difference — phrasal : to reach agreement by compromise involving equal concessions especially in a disagreement as to a price or to the conclusion of a contract * * * split the difference To divide equally the sum of matter in dispute, to take the mean • • • … Useful english dictionary
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 … New idioms dictionary
split the difference — divide the difference between the prices Your price is $100. I m offering $80. Let s split the difference: $90 … English idioms
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 … Словарь американских идиом
split the difference — divide whatever remains, distribute the difference … English contemporary dictionary
split the difference — take the average of two proposed amounts. → split … English new terms dictionary
