[go halfway] or [go halfway to meet one] or [meet one halfway] {v. phr.} To give up part of what you want or to do your share in reachingan agreement with someone.
Our neighbors are willing to go halfwayto meet us and pay their share for a fence between our houses.
Bobwants to make up after your fight and you should meet him halfway.
If you’re willing to go halfway with us, we’ll be friends again.
Bill met Mary halfway after their argument.
Класс моей мечты.
Sports and games.
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Значение идиомы go halfway