Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

split the baby

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.55 in modern English

Syllables
split the ba-by
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

Example Sentences

Etymology

In reference to the Judgment of Solomon.

Inflected Forms

splits the baby (present, singular) splitting the baby (participle, present)

Phrases

split the difference

Frequently Paired Words

Solomonic split the difference

Synonyms

cut the baby in half saw the baby in half

Questions

What does split the baby mean?
To resolve a dispute in a way that is disadvantageous to both parties.
Where does split the baby come from?
In reference to the Judgment of Solomon.

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