come to an understanding

come to an understanding

To reach an agreement or compromise (with someone else). With the way they're arguing, I think it'll be a while before they're able come to an understanding.
See also: come, understanding
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

come to an understanding

(with someone) Go to reach an understanding with someone.
See also: come, understanding
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • understanding
  • in the first flush
  • in the first flush of (something)
  • two of a kind
  • be in the first flush of (something)
  • flush
  • the first flush of (something)
  • the first flush of youth, enthusiasm, etc.
  • pay scot and lot
  • pay scot and lot (for something)
References in periodicals archive
This can challenge a credit union, Sollenberger explained, because credit unions need to have all members of management come to an understanding about risks and that, in turn, can mean introducing some types of risks to people who may never have faced them before.
Credit unions should rethink capital for risk, CUNA paper argues