English Dictionary

split the baby

動詞

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

日本語の意味

双方にとって不利益となる形で紛争や論争を解決する / つまり、どちらの側にも満足できない、損得を伴う決着をつける

When the two neighbors argued over the fence, the mediator opted to split the baby and proposed a solution that left both of them worse off.

二人の隣人が塀を巡って争ったとき、調停人は双方に不利益をもたらす形で紛争を解決することを選び、どちらも得をしない解決策を提案した。

意味（1）

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

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.

splits the baby （ present singular third-person ）

splitting the baby （ participle present ）

split the baby （ participle past ）

split the baby （ past ）