fifty yard line
Football's halfway mark
The fifty yard line is the midpoint of an American football field, equidistant from both end zones.
It marks neutral territory where neither team has a positional advantage.
Figuratively, being on the fifty yard line means occupying a balanced or uncommitted position: We're on the fifty yard line with this negotiation—could go either way.
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