balance out — to make something equal, even, or stable, often by compensating for an opposite effect
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something equal, even, or stable, often by compensating for an opposite effect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæləns aʊt/
Example Sentences
- He eats junk food all week but works out hard on weekends—he says it all balances out.
- Her sarcasm balances out his overly serious personality perfectly.
- I spent too much on coffee this month, but I saved on transportation, so it balances out.
balance out
VERB[/ˈbæləns aʊt/]
to make something equal, even, or stable, often by compensating for an opposite effect
The extra sweetness and the sharp lemon balance out perfectly in this dessert.
BALANCE (equalize) + OUT (completely) — by letting the water flow freely to BALANCE the levels completely OUT, the system rested in harmony.
After the severe summer drought, the sudden rain caused green leaves to sprout, helping to balance out the dry ecosystem.
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“He eats junk food all week but works out hard on weekends—he says it all balances out.”
“Her sarcasm balances out his overly serious personality perfectly.”
“I spent too much on coffee this month, but I saved on transportation, so it balances out.”
“My cat sleeps 20 hours a day and I sleep 4—somehow our household sleep schedule balances out.”
“The government hopes new taxes will balance out the budget deficit.”
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