English Explanatory Dictionary

split the baby

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

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

Word forms

split the baby splits the baby splitting the baby

Etymology

In reference to the Judgment of Solomon.

Synonyms

cut the baby in half saw the baby in half

Related words

Solomonic split the difference

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