balancing act

British  

/ ˈbælənsɪŋ /

noun

1. a circus act in which a performer displays his or her balancing ability

2. a situation requiring careful balancing of opposing groups, views, or activities

   a delicate balancing act between Greek and Turkish interests

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Example Sentences

Mr. Radcliffe is a marvel: The show requires a tricky balancing act, as he must dart quickly between genial audience interaction and reimmersing himself in his role, which demands a wide range of feeling as his character grows into adulthood and eventually falls in love with a woman he meets at the university library.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many governments across Latin America are trying to maintain a balancing act, avoiding overdependence on any single partner.

From BBC

India has drawn closer to Washington on defence while maintaining long-standing political and economic ties with Tehran - a balancing act the war has made harder.

From BBC

“An unexpected drop in hiring alongside building inflationary pressures presents policymakers with a difficult balancing act,” said Isaac Stell, investment manager at Wealth Club.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s an especially difficult balancing act in an uncertain job market that features limited hiring and rising layoffs, while workers struggle to save for retirement.

From MarketWatch