halfway

a halfway house

something which combines the qualities of two different things, often something which is not as good as either of those things on their own. It's sort of a halfway house between classical music and pop. (often + between)

See also: house

meet someone halfway

to show that you really want to reach an agreement or improve your relationship with someone by doing some of the things that they ask you to. I really want this relationship, Simon, and I'm prepared to work at it but you have to meet me halfway.

See also: meet

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meet someone halfway

to do some of what someone asks you to do. He's put forward some good proposals for settling the strike, but the other side has not been willing to meet him halfway.

Usage notes: often said about an attempt to reach an agreement about something

split the difference

See also: meet