THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Meet me halfway
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Make a compromise with me so that we each adjust part of what we want.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- Could you meet me halfway? I can start earlier if we finish by four.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Complete the example using the expression from this lesson.
Could you ________? I can start earlier if we finish by four.
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Meet me halfway — Make a compromise with me so that we each adjust part of what we want.
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Make a compromise with me so that we each adjust part of what we want.
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When to use it
Use this conversational request when trying to reach an agreement. State what you can offer as well as what you want from the other person.
More examples in context
- I asked the organiser to meet me halfway on the workshop schedule.
- We met each other halfway and chose a date that was not either person’s first choice.
Usage note
Change me to another object pronoun as needed: meet us halfway or meet her halfway. The past form is met. The compromise need not be an exact numerical half; it involves accommodating part of the other person’s wishes.
A short conversation
A: I would prefer an early start, but you want a later finish.
B: Could we meet each other halfway and begin at ten?
A: Yes. That gives us both some flexibility.
One more practice question
Which agreement shows meeting someone halfway?
A. Both sides adjust some of their preferences to reach an agreement.
B. One side refuses every adjustment and demands everything.
Check your answer
A. Each side makes an accommodation rather than insisting entirely on its original position.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.