strike a balance

idiom

: to achieve a state in which different things occur in equal or proper amounts or have an equal or proper amount of importance

trying to strike a balance between respecting the past and moving into the future

He needs to strike a better balance between his work life and his family life.

Examples of strike a balance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This carpool situation came about because of NASA's Launch Services Program, which aims to match various science missions with commercial vehicles in order strike a balance between the taxpayer money and private funding that go into space exploration. —Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025

The best payments companies strike a balance between security and approvals. —Eugenio Orozco, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Related Articles How can retailers strike a balance — offering standout post-purchase experiences while safeguarding their bottom line? —WWD, 11 Mar. 2025

Our aim was to strike a balance between clarity and sophistication. —Caroline Newton, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for strike a balance

• counterbalance
• overbalance
• imbalance
• rebalance
• unbalance
• valance
• vallance