expression, godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
combine and average; compromise; split the difference
Literally 'add and divide by two'; used when blending two different things, finding a middle ground, or reaching a compromise. Often implies a fair or balanced outcome.
二人の意見を足して二で割ったような案になった。
The plan ended up being something like a compromise between the two opinions.
How about we combine these two designs and split the difference?