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

The UK government said the measures were introduced to strike a balance between protecting domestic production and maintaining a secure supply.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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

Adam Miller, a tech entrepreneur, has tried to strike a balance in his mayoral campaign, advocating for changes while acknowledging that many people still feel unsafe despite the historic drop in violent crime.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 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

The various well temperament tunings that were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries tried to strike a balance between staying close to pure intervals and avoiding wolf intervals.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones