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.

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

See also:

on neutral ground
on neutral ground/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

References in periodicals archive

UEFA last night declared European games scheduled for Tel Aviv next week must be played on neutral territory.

Football: KOP TWIST IN TEL TALE; Yet another twist in Villa crisis

Irish, who crushed Saints 38-7 at Twickenham last term, breezed into the last four with a comfortable victory over National League One title challengers Rotherham yesterday, and they will now face Northampton on neutral territory at the Kassam Stadium, home of Oxford United.

Rugby Union: London Irish and Northampton will meet in a mouth-watering semi-final clash on March 2

Irish, who crushed Saints 38-7 at Twickenham last term, will face Northampton on neutral territory at the Kassam Stadium, home of Oxford United.

That semi-final has been confirmed, again on neutral territory, to take place at Franklin's Gardens, home of Northampton.

Rugby Union: London Irish and Northampton

"Playing Croatia on neutral territory would be different to playing Malta," he said, accepting that it would give the Croats a distinct advantage over Ireland.

FOOTBALL: DON'T CHEAT US; FAI rage as Yugos get Euro 2000 go-ahead

词组	on neutral territory
释义	on neutral territory 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 See also: on neutral ground on neutral ground/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 References in periodicals archive UEFA last night declared European games scheduled for Tel Aviv next week must be played on neutral territory. Football: KOP TWIST IN TEL TALE; Yet another twist in Villa crisis Irish, who crushed Saints 38-7 at Twickenham last term, breezed into the last four with a comfortable victory over National League One title challengers Rotherham yesterday, and they will now face Northampton on neutral territory at the Kassam Stadium, home of Oxford United. Rugby Union: London Irish and Northampton will meet in a mouth-watering semi-final clash on March 2 Irish, who crushed Saints 38-7 at Twickenham last term, will face Northampton on neutral territory at the Kassam Stadium, home of Oxford United. That semi-final has been confirmed, again on neutral territory, to take place at Franklin's Gardens, home of Northampton. Rugby Union: London Irish and Northampton "Playing Croatia on neutral territory would be different to playing Malta," he said, accepting that it would give the Croats a distinct advantage over Ireland. FOOTBALL: DON'T CHEAT US; FAI rage as Yugos get Euro 2000 go-ahead
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