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Balancing act
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akt równoważenia, sztuka równoważenia
a situation where multiple factors, responsibilities, etc. must be handled or managed
What is the origin of the idiom "balancing act" and when to use it?
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.
Example
He performed a political balancing act, making gestures towards the left as well as the right.
On wykonał akt równoważenia politycznego, robiąc gesty w kierunku zarówno lewicy, jak i prawicy.
I found myself having to do a balancing act between work and family.
Znalazłem się w sytuacji, w której musiałem robić akt równoważenia między pracą a rodziną.

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