Compromise
by Kegler

Each column contains one square where the Across and Down entries conflict; in each case, a new letter that fits a to-be-determined pattern
should be entered in the square. Read from left to right, the new letters will spell out a self-descriptive phrase. 27 Across is a variant spelling.

Compromise grid

Across
1Pursues with loud barks (5)
5Small vehicle brought back sandwiches (4)
10Mrs. Bush lacking liberal quality (4)
12High point: Dad's back with former spouse (4)
13Requests time off from chores (4)
14Discussed sea creature's ridge (4)
16The lady's starting to enjoy this point (4)
17Tire of taste of juice drink (4)
20Actor Martin's carriage (6)
23Nobel prize winner is running after Ed (6)
24Adult one lost for a very long time (4)
26Misrepresent Diana's legal action (7)
27Exotic lamp contains uranium in sealed glass container (5)
30Fibrous plants border park (4)
33One perusing note: "Dear Cuckoo..." (6)
36Fix footwear for suspect or else (6)
39Solos while crossing over inlet (5)
40Nothing clasps head of aluminum fastener (4)
41Reportedly observe sailor's approval (3)
42Commanding officer provided short haircuts (5)
44Bankroll a studio exhibiting pots (5)
45Very quiet, surprisingly (5)
46One who joins woman, an aged person (6)
47Interrupting sleep, a couple of teenagers try again (6)
Down
1Twisted white drape badly (6)
2Released locusts, ignoring the odds (3)
3Uncovers Revolutionary saber (5)
4Old saying was reflective (3)
5Issue starting to scare board member? (5)
6Dreary projection includes loss (5)
7Weeds out certain Scandinavian (5)
8Oklahoma Republican initially advocated gumbo (4)
9Avail oneself of American energy (3)
11Salad ingredient is kind of cool? (6)
15Concerted effort in British literature zealot's introduction (5)
18Admit losing heart in entrance to mine (4)
19Won, in addition, $1,000 (4)
21Identify mean stranger (4)
22Crazy uncle takes day, essentially, to loosen a knot (6)
25Lasts longer than fruit found around Utah (8)
28In favor of healthy gain (6)
29Contrarily, you and I lying about gambling center previously (6)
31Plea for each supporting beam (6)
32Secure pitching save (6)
34Girl upset by long question (5)
35Remove piece from camera secretly (5)
37Traveling south to holler (5)
38Cooked lamb in fragrant oil (4)
43TV finally kicks the bucket (3)

Solution