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

Now, in a post-pandemic world, retailers are trying to strike a balance – maintaining customer goodwill without sacrificing profitability. —Lauren Beitelspacher, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025

Interest in vintage has surged, leaving some brands struggling to strike a balance between yesterday and today. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025

As such, gifts for 12-year-olds should strike a balance between their need for fun and their desire to feel like little adults. —Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025

Meanwhile, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said the central bank must strike a balance between its dual mandates, curbing inflation and supporting the labor market. —CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for strike a balance

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