Example: You need to strike the right balance between work and rest.
Definition
"To strike the right balance" means to find an appropriate and effective way to manage or combine different elements or priorities so that none is neglected or overemphasized, resulting in a harmonious and satisfactory outcome.
Translations
encontrar el equilibrio adecuado
de juiste balans vinden
trobar l'equilibri adequat
trouver le bon équilibre
die richtige Balance finden
Etymology
The phrase "to strike the right balance" combines the verb "strike," which originally meant to hit or make contact, with "balance," referring to an even distribution or equilibrium. It evolved metaphorically to describe achieving an ideal or fair proportion between competing factors, like work and rest.
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"To strike the right balance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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