happy medium

A healthy balance between two extremes. It can be difficult for working mothers to find a happy medium between maintaining their careers and caring for their families.

happy medium

The midway point between two extremes. For example, We need to find a happy medium between overdoing the holiday season and ignoring it entirely . This expression, first recorded in 1778, was once known as the golden mean and is based on ancient mathematical principles.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Rudolph	['ru:dɔlf]
Fionnlagh	-	Irish, Scottish
Akakios	-	Greek, Ancient Greek
Dervila	-	Irish
Rathna	-	Tamil
Blake	[bleik]