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

Within 24 hours of the announcement, the Chianti Classico Consortium stepped forward with a clear message, aiming to strike a balance between concern and confidence. —Jessica Dupuy, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025

Our top spots strike a balance — swanky but not snooty. —Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025

The key is to strike a balance—implementing smart tax strategies while still positioning yourself for strong investment growth​. Light: That makes a lot of sense. —Larry Light, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

But while California policymakers are wrestling to strike a balance between AI innovation and responsibility, Big Tech companies are largely fighting to maintain the status quo. —Mike Kubzansky, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for strike a balance

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