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Strike a balance

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

    "You should try to strike a balance between your social life and work life."

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

    "I'd like to wind up the accounts before—before—well, this time I shan't wait till the new year to strike a balance."

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