| common ground | |
| —n | |
| an agreed basis, accepted by both or all parties, for identifying issues in an argument | |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
common ground
Shared beliefs or interests, a foundation for mutual understanding. For example, The European Union is struggling to find common ground for establishing a single currency. [1920s]