The idiom "in the balance" originated from the concept of an object or situation being held in a state of uncertainty, where it could potentially tip in one direction or another. This expression is used to describe a circumstance or situation that is at a critical or crucial point, where the outcome remains uncertain and could go either way. It is also used to convey the idea that the decision or result is yet to be determined and depends on a variety of factors or actions.

What is the origin of the idiom "in the balance" and when to use it?

Ορισμός και σημασία του "in the balance"στα αγγλικά

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