How to Pronounce "hit a happy medium"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhæpi/ /ˈmidiəm
HIT uh HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
hˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /hˈæpi/ /mˈiːdiəm
hit uh HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
Definition
To find a compromise or balanced solution between two extremes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhæpi/ /ˈmidiəm
British English
hˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /hˈæpi/ /mˈiːdiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT uh HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
UK
hit uh HAP-ee MEE-dee-um
Listen in Context
Let's try to hit a happy medium between price and quality.
We need to hit a happy medium on the meeting time.
If we can't agree, maybe we can hit a happy medium.
She likes it hot, I like it cold, so we just hit a happy medium and turn the AC to 22°C.