strike a happy medium
strike a happy medium
To discover, develop, or contrive a healthy balance compromise or acceptable compromise between two extremes. It can be difficult for working mothers to strike a happy medium between maintaining their careers and caring for their families. The mediator's role is to help both parties to reach a deal that strikes a happy medium.
See also: happy, medium, strike
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
strike a happy medium
and hit a happy medium; find a happy mediumto find a compromise position; to arrive at a position halfway between two unacceptable extremes. Ann likes very spicy food, but Bob doesn't care for spicy food at all. We are trying to find a restaurant that strikes a happy medium. Tom is either very happy or very sad. He can't seem to hit a happy medium.
See also: happy, medium, strike
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- find a happy medium
- medium
- hit a happy medium
- happy medium
- a happy medium
- a/the happy medium
- give and take
- lot of give-and-take
- follow/steer/take a middle course
- steer a middle course