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the middle ground

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the middle ground
something that two people or groups that are arguing can agree about The lawyer will then attempt to find the middle ground between the two parties.
See be caught in the middle
See also: ground, middle


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You apply the principle of polarity aversion and then strategically adopt the middle ground or compromise position.
Even with key defenders missing McLeish will send out a side that should be capable of holding its own by congesting the middle ground and allowing United to do their work out on the touchlines.
While buying a house remains to be the best option, most people are unfortunately stuck in the middle ground between living with our parents and being able to buy their own property.
 
 
 
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