Balancing act
noun
a circus act in which a performer displays his or her balancing ability
a situation requiring careful balancing of opposing groups, views, or activities: a delicate balancing act between Greek and Turkish interests
Contemporary Examples
Like writing, kayaking is all a balancing act, a one-man show of force and skill.
3 Must Reads: ‘Kayak Morning,’ ‘Mr. g,’ and ‘Alex Gilvarry’ Hillary Kelly, Mythili Rao, Jacob Silverman February 7, 2012
Joyce C. Tang on the balancing act between morality tale and entertainment juggernaut.
Teen Mom Cover Girls Joyce C. Tang October 18, 2010
He considers the title a “balancing act,” one that “speaks to interns on their level, empowers them, and gives them a voice.”
Introducing Intern Magazine, Which Sparks Debate About Intern Culture Misty White Sidell July 29, 2013
The balancing act in politics is inspiring the base without alienating the center of the electorate.
Obama Shouldn’t Use Bush’s Reelect Strategy John Avlon October 22, 2011
His absence is the latest sign of the balancing act the Republican must perform on what remains an unsettled political landscape.
Scott Brown’s Hilarious Dance With the Tea Party Samuel P. Jacobs April 11, 2010
At his church, dealing with good and bad news has become a balancing act.
Can These Texas Churches Survive Ebola? Pete Freedman October 6, 2014
Realistic but Optimistic: President Obama has to strike a balancing act in terms of tone.
Obama’s Gameplan John Avlon February 23, 2009
Historical Examples
Why just sit around and act audience while I do the balancing act.
The Heart of Unaga Ridgwell Cullum
Answer: The traditional banks all over the world failed at maintaining the balancing act between risk and reward.
After the Rain Sam Vaknin
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