strike a balance

verb2

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.
   • I like to think I strike a balance between being too strict and too lenient with my children.
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. — 1921