satisfy both sides; be satisfactory to both
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to be satisfactory to both sides; to have it both ways
neutralUsed to describe a solution or action that benefits or satisfies all parties involved. Often describes an ideal outcome where no compromise is necessary.
Zài在
jiā家
gōng工
zuò作
jì既
néng能
zhào照
gù顾
jiā家
tíng庭
yòu又
néng能
wán完
chéng成
gōng工
zuò作
，
zhēn真
shì是
liǎng两
quán全
qí其
měi美
。
Working from home allows one to both take care of the family and get the job done—it really satisfies both sides.
Zhè这
ge个
fāng方
àn案
jì既
néng能
jié节
shěng省
chéng成
běn本
yòu又
néng能
bǎo保
hù护
huán环
jìng境
，
kān堪
chēng称
liǎng两
quán全
qí其
měi美
。
This plan both saves costs and protects the environment; it can be called a perfect solution that satisfies both sides.
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Tā他
xiǎng想
zhǎo找
gè个
liǎng两
quán全
qí其
měi美
de的
bàn办
fǎ法
，
dàn但
shí实
zài在
hěn很
nán难
。
He wanted to find a way to satisfy both sides, but it was truly difficult.