Japanese phrase
間を取って、___にしませんか？ aida o to tte ___ ni shi ma se n ka
Meaning
How about meeting halfway and choosing ___?
When to use it
Suggests a compromise between two choices. It is a gentle way to settle a disagreement in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
二時と四時、どちらがいいですか？ ni ji to yo ji do chi ra ga i i de su ka
Which is better, two or four?
間を取って、三時にしませんか？ aida o to tte san ji ni shi ma se n ka
How about meeting halfway and choosing three o'clock?