Meaning of strike a balance | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To find a compromise between two conflicting things; to choose a moderate option between two extremes.
2. To bring out the relative state of a debtor and creditor account.

Examples

“You should try⟳ to strike⟳ a balance between your social life and work⟳ life.”

“I like⟳ to think⟳ I strike⟳ a balance between being too strict and too lenient with my children.”

“Close⟳ to the window, where he could get⟳ more than his fair share⟳ of fresh air, the other twin, James—the fat and the lean⟳ of it, old Jolyon called these brothers—like⟳ the bulky Swithin, over six feet in height, but very lean⟳, as though destined from his birth to strike⟳ a balance and maintain⟳ an average, brooded over the scene with his permanent stoop; […]”

“2004, Bridgeport Music, Inc. v. Dimension Films, opinion of the court The copyright laws attempt⟳ to strike⟳ a balance between protecting original works and stifling further creativity.”

“I'd like⟳ to wind up the accounts before—before—well, this time I shan't wait⟳ till the new year to strike⟳ a balance.”

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