Strike a balance

verb

Definitions

1.verbTo find a compromise between two conflicting things; to choose a moderate option between two extremes.

"I like to think I strike a balance between being too strict and too lenient with my children."

2.verbTo bring out the relative state of a debtor and creditor account.

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