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middle ground

[/ˈmɪdəl ɡraʊnd/]
noun
termo médio
1. A position or area that is between two extremes; a compromise or balanced position between opposing views or interests
The two countries found middle ground in their negotiations and reached a peace agreement.
Os dois países encontraram um termo médio nas negociações e chegaram a um acordo de paz.
2. An intermediate space or area, literally or figuratively
She tried to find middle ground between being too strict and too lenient as a parent.
Ela tentou encontrar um termo médio entre ser muito rigorosa e muito permissiva como mãe.
Synonyms
compromisebalancehappy mediumcommon groundneutral ground
Antonyms
extremepolar oppositeimpassedeadlock

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
termo médio
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
ponto de equilíbrio
Alternative form emphasizing balance
Portugal
meio termo
Preferred form in European Portuguese
Portugal
posição intermédia
More formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike a balance
find common ground
split the difference
meet halfway
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