split the baby

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To resolve a dispute in a way that is disadvantageous to both parties. idiomatic
    — 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.

词形变化

splits the baby present,singular,third-person splitting the baby participle,present split the baby participle,past split the baby past

词源

In reference to the Judgment of Solomon.
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