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

From what you say, there is little room for middle ground between excommunication and open lines of communication.

From MarketWatch

Miami falls into an awkward middle ground that the blue bloods often avoid.

From The Wall Street Journal

I would suggest a middle ground.

From MarketWatch

There was little middle ground.

From Literature

But they soon find a middle ground.

From Los Angeles Times