golden mean
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Meaning · English
A middle course or compromise between extremes
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Con đường trung bình hoặc thỏa hiệp giữa các cực đoan
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Literally: a mean made of gold
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She tried to find the golden mean between work and leisure
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “golden mean” mean?
A middle course or compromise between extremes Literally: a mean made of gold
Is “golden mean” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.