balancing act
Plural
balancing acts
1
a situation where multiple factors, responsibilities, etc. must be handled or managed
The idiom "balancing act" originated from the literal act of maintaining balance while performing acrobatic or gymnastic stunts. Figuratively, it refers to the skillful management of multiple tasks, responsibilities, or conflicting interests simultaneously. The idiom is used to describe a situation that requires careful juggling and coordination to maintain equilibrium or harmony between different aspects or demands.
- He performed a political balancing act, making gestures towards the left as well as the right.
- I found myself having to do a balancing act between work and family.
- Being a working parent often feels like a constant balancing act between career and family.
- Running a successful business requires a delicate balancing act between cost management and providing quality products or services.
- As a student-athlete, she had to perform a challenging balancing act between training, academics, and social life.