[Idiom] MEET HALFWAY. - Finding Middle Ground: Essential Skills in Conflict Resolution

Compromise.

To "meet halfway" means to compromise or find a middle point between two positions in a dispute. This expression is valuable in negotiations, relationships, or any scenario where parties may have differing views. It encourages cooperation and resolution, where each party agrees to make concessions to achieve a mutually acceptable solution.

Example Sentences

1. I'll do the dishes if you cook; let's meet halfway.

   I’ll wash the dishes if you cook; let’s share the responsibilities.

2. Negotiations went smoothly once both parties agreed to meet halfway on the key issues.

   Both parties agreed to compromise on the key issues, making negotiations smooth.

3. In their relationship, they always tried to meet halfway to ensure both their needs were being met.

   They always tried to compromise to ensure both their needs were met in their relationship.