Happy medium Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæpi/ /ˈmidiəm

HAP-ee MEE-dee-um

UK

hˈæpi/ /mˈiːdiəm

HAP-ee MEE-dee-um

التعريف

A situation or solution that is a compromise between two extremes, not too much and not too little.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing compromise or balance. Often found in phrases like 'find a happy medium.' It does not refer to emotions, despite the word 'happy'; it's about balance.

• Spanish: punto medio - término medio - equilibrio
• Portuguese (BR): meio-termo - equilíbrio
• Portuguese (PT): meio-termo - equilíbrio
• Chinese (Simplified): 折中 - 中庸
• Chinese (Traditional): 折衷 - 中庸
• Hindi: संतुलन - बीच का रास्ता
• Arabic: حل وسط - توازن
• Bengali: মধ্যবর্তী সমাধান - সোনার মাঝপথ
• Russian: золотая середина
• Japanese: ほどよい折り合い - 妥協点
• Vietnamese: giải pháp trung hòa - giải pháp trung dung
• Korean: 적당한 타협점 - 중간선
• Turkish: orta yol - uzlaşı noktası
• Urdu: درمیانہ راستہ - مناسب حل
• Indonesian: jalan tengah - kompromi

جمل نموذجية

We need to find a happy medium between work and rest.

basic

This price is a happy medium for both sides.

basic

She always tries to choose a happy medium in arguments.

basic

It's hard to find a happy medium between saving money and having fun.

natural

He never wants to compromise, but I think a happy medium is best.

natural

Let’s aim for a happy medium so everyone feels included.

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