on neutral ground/territory
on neutral ground
In a location or setting to which neither side (e.g., in an argument, competition, etc.) has a connection and therefore gains no benefit or advantage. I find couple's therapy to be helpful because it gives each partner a chance to air their frustrations on neutral ground. The peace deal between the two countries was brokered on neutral ground in the European capital.
See also: ground, neutral, on
on neutral territory
In a location or setting to which neither side (e.g., in an argument, competition, etc.) has a connection and therefore gains no benefit or advantage. I find couple's therapy to be helpful because it gives each partner a chance to air their frustrations on neutral territory. The peace deal between the two countries was brokered on neutral territory in the European capital.
See also: neutral, on, territory
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on neutral ˈground/ˈterritory
in a place that has no connection with either of the people or sides who are meeting and so does not give an advantage to either of them: We decided to meet on neutral ground.See also: ground, neutral, on, territory
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on neutral ground
- on neutral territory
- on equal terms
- come in useful
- amiss
- not come/go amiss
- line on
- a line on (someone or something)
- have a line on (someone or something)
- magic bullet