balance out

1. (idiomatic, intransitive)To attain balance through the contrasting or reciprocating effect of different elements.

   If you consider all the negative and all the positive factors, it should balance out to something acceptable.

2. (idiomatic, transitive)To counteract with a contrasting element so as to achieve balance.

   You can add some honey to balance out the sourness of the lemon.

1. I'm trying to balance it out.

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2. The two factors need to balance each other out.

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3. My balance ran out, so I can't call you.

   ruНа моём балансе закончились деньги, поэтому я не могу тебе позвонить. — ZegPhig

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4. Dates would balance out your cholesterol level.

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5. Her friend balances out her grouchiness with their charisma.

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• balance upTo achieve a balance, usually by increasing something, e.g., revenue.
• balance outTo attain balance through the contrasting or reciprocating effect of different elements.
• balance downTo achieve a balance, usually by decreasing something, e.g., revenue.