strike a balance

Idioms  

1. Find a compromise, as in We have to strike a balance between what we want and what we can afford. This expression alludes to accounting, where it signifies finding a profit or loss by weighing income versus outlay. [Mid-1800s]

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strike a balance

He said it is important to strike a balance between the pair as he targets more success with Coventry.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Other than that, I wouldn’t say I try to strike a balance between fiction and non-fiction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Researchers have to strike a balance between aggressively testing their models and staying safe while doing so.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

Raman, who co-authored the new book “Open to Work” with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky, said employees need to strike a balance between driving AI efficiencies and showing an entrepreneurial mindset.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026

I had to strike a balance between giving him the affection he so clearly craved and getting us both in trouble.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo