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Meaning of split the baby | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To resolve a dispute in a way that is disadvantageous to both parties.

idiomatic

Examples

“As the proposal evolved, it is clear that the authors tried to split the baby—benefits would be linked to the worker's covered earnings, out of which contributions would be made, but there would be some subsidization.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

split the blanket split the breeze split the difference split the G split the house split the sheets

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