strike a happy medium

strike a happy medium

To discover, develop, or contrive a healthy balance compromise or acceptable compromise between two extremes. It can be difficult for working mothers to strike a happy medium between maintaining their careers and caring for their families. The mediator's role is to help both parties to reach a deal that strikes a happy medium.See also: happy, medium, strike

strike a happy medium

 and hit a happy medium; find a happy mediumto find a compromise position; to arrive at a position halfway between two unacceptable extremes. Ann likes very spicy food, but Bob doesn't care for spicy food at all. We are trying to find a restaurant that strikes a happy medium. Tom is either very happy or very sad. He can't seem to hit a happy medium.See also: happy, medium, strike