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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Example Sentences

“Sellers need to strike a balance between price ambition and market realism,” Rightmove said.

From The Wall Street Journal

How can I strike a balance among considerations such as stocks versus bonds, reducing taxes, and short-term goals like saving for a house versus long-term saving for retirement?

From MarketWatch

While the previous guidelines encourage Americans to strike a balance between different food groups and avoid focusing on single nutrients, the new version lays out more explicit guidance.

From Barron's

That competition is pushing up prices and causing frustration among some local residents—a risk for Midwestern communities looking to strike a balance between growth and affordability.

From The Wall Street Journal

Parents say they are trying to strike a balance between financial considerations and the benefits of indulging their kids’ sushi obsession.

From The Wall Street Journal