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Definition of splits the difference

split the difference

verb

  • to make a compromise which is fair to both parties.

    Let's split the difference.

    Last edited on Dec 08 2011. Submitted by spacey vancouver bc on Dec 08 2011.

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Other terms relating to 'difference':

Definitions include: shortened form of "difference".
Definitions include: "same difference", as in: "There is no difference between those."
Definitions include: same thing; makes no difference.

Other terms relating to 'split':

Definitions include: To get hit in the head.
Definitions include: to leave for now.
Definitions include: quickly.
Definitions include: to leave.
Definitions include: to be overly precise.
Definitions include: to beat someone up.
Definitions include: vulgar term for a woman.
Definitions include: English translation of the Japanese phrase for a person hired to seduce someone - often a spouse - to gain grounds for a divorce.
Definitions include: to get a divorce.
Definitions include: to end a relationship with.
Definitions include: one who beats someone up

Other terms relating to 'the':

Definitions include: the real information or the proof, instruction, the know how, where, when, and why about something or someone.
Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving.
Definitions include: interrogation.
Definitions include: extremely intoxicated
Definitions include: information.
Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting.
Definitions include: a good estimate.
Definitions include: a secret advantage.
Definitions include: inclusive.
Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse.
Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing.
Definitions include: having an opinion or belief prior to it becoming common or popular.
Definitions include: of a male, to urinate.
Definitions include: Someone being butthurt over having something, they do to others regularly, done to the them
Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.

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