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Meet somebody halfway

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Negotiation ToolPlay
Use this phrase to suggest a willingness to solve disagreements by giving something up. SlideWhen negotiating, you can say, 'Let's meet halfway on the price.'
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Not LiteralPlay
This phrase is figurative and doesn't mean physically meeting in the middle of a distance. SlideThey didn't literally meet halfway; it's just that both made some effort to agree.
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Positive TonePlay
Conveys a positive approach to resolving differences, emphasizing cooperation. SlideShe wanted to be kind, so she said, 'I understand your point, let's meet halfway.'