balancing act

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balancing act

(ˈbælənsɪŋ)

1. a circus act in which a performer displays his or her balancing ability

2. a situation requiring careful balancing of opposing groups, views, or activities: a delicate balancing act between Greek and Turkish interests.

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

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balancing act

n to do a balancing act (also) (fig) → fare dell'equilibrismo

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