Split the difference
split the difference /splɪt/
折中，妥协，互相让步
This phrase refers to a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people.
这个短语是指在争执中做出退让;为他人着想而部分地或全部地放弃自己的意见和利益。
俗语常说，“退一步，海阔天空。”让步，不是退却，也不是一味的妥协，而是一种尊重、一种胸怀、一种智慧，更能体现一个人的涵养。
He refused to split the difference on his principles.
他拒绝在原则问题上妥协。
They finally split the difference and made an agreement.
他们最终互相让步，达成了协议。
