middle ground

American  

noun

1. an intermediate position, area, or recourse between two opposites or extremes; a halfway or neutral standpoint.

2. middle distance.

3. Nautical. a length of comparatively shallow water having channels on both sides.

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middle ground British  

noun

1. another term for middle distance See middle-distance

2. a position of compromise between two opposing views, parties, etc

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Etymology

Origin of middle ground

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

But there is that middle ground — the people who don’t have time for politics.

From Los Angeles Times

The middle ground: He should have brought the sealant in the first place, given that you identified and appraised him of the problem prior to his arrival on the first occasion.

From MarketWatch

And that middle ground is where risk quietly disappears.

From MarketWatch

"That's the middle ground we have to find in the future: between absurd investments in the billions and a sensible approach in terms of sustainability," Odermatt said.

From Barron's

She said there’s likely “middle ground” where the deer are perhaps reduced, but not eliminated, so people can hunt and enjoy them.

From Los Angeles Times