common ground

noun

1. a foundation of common interest or comprehension, as in a social relationship or a discussion.

common ground

noun

1. an agreed basis, accepted by both or all parties, for identifying issues in an argument

Word History and Origins

Origin of common ground¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Idioms and Phrases

Shared beliefs or interests, a foundation for mutual understanding. For example, The European Union is struggling to find common ground for establishing a single currency. [1920s]