a happy medium
happy medium
A healthy balance between two extremes. It can be difficult for working mothers to find a happy medium between maintaining their careers and caring for their families.
See also: happy, medium
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a happy medium
COMMON A happy medium is something that is successful or pleasant because it avoids being extreme. Here you have the freedom to be energetic, lazy or strike a happy medium in between. Tours like his provide a happy medium between protecting the sea-life and giving holidaymakers a unique experience.
See also: happy, medium
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
a/the happy ˈmedium
a sensible balance between two extremes: I like to know my colleagues well, but not too well. The sort of friendship I have with them now is a happy medium. In life generally we should try to find the happy medium. Extreme solutions to problems always lead to difficulties.See also: happy, medium
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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