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What does “split the difference” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
C1
To compromise, often meeting exactly halfway
“Let's split the difference and meet at six.”
From the C1 lesson Agree to Disagree (disagreeing politely).
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What does “split the difference” mean?
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