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happy medium

idiom
Meaning

A balanced position between two opposite extremes.


Examples
SIMPLE

We need to find a happy medium for our weekend plans.

CONTEXTUAL

The team struggled to agree on the budget, but eventually they found a happy medium that satisfied everyone.

COMPLEX

In designing the new policy, the committee sought a happy medium between strict corporate oversight and the creative freedom required by the staff.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    happy as a pig in mud

    Very happy or content.

  2. 02

    happy as a pig in shit

    Extremely happy; obviously satisfied and carefree.

  3. 03

    happy chappy

    A person, usually a young boy or teenager, who is particularly happy.

  4. 04

    happy landings

    Successful outcome or outcomes.

  5. 05

    happy panda

    A person who is happy and contented.

  6. 06

    happy place

    A mental visualization of a pleasant location, performed in order to avoid thinking or dealing with something unpleasant or painful.

  7. 07

    many happy returns

    A greeting, usually for birthdays, in reference to the passing year; Happy birthday!

  8. 08

    one big happy family

    A group of people who get along well together.

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