Couper la poire en deux, literally “to cut the pear into two”, means to reach a compromise. Imagine that there is only one pear and two people want it! What is the best way to handle the situation so that it’s a win-win for both? Well, simple! You cut it in half! By the way, the expression appeared in the 1880s in the literature.
Couper la poire en deux
French with Valerie 