balance out
phrasal verb
balanced out; balancing out; balances out
Definition of balance out
1
: to make (a different or opposite thing) less powerful, noticeable, etc. : to compensate for
Serve black coffee to help balance out the sweetness of the dessert. His quickness will balance out the other fighter's greater strength.
2
: to be or become equal or even
The good times and the bad times balanced out
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