VOCABULARY
What do these words mean? Choose the best meaning.

1. meet someone halfway
? a. compromise b. meet in a neutral place

2. nail down
? a. make certain b. refuse to change your position

3. off the record
? a. unofficially b. to long to write down

4. paint someone into a corner
? a. make someone look attractive b. put someone in a difficult position that they can't get out of

5. play hardball
? a. play games b. negotiate in a very strong way

Answer 1. a 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. b