balance (something) against (something else)



balance (something) against (something else)

To compare two things, typically one that is positive and one that is negative, often in order to make a decision. You need to balance the long commute against how much you like the job.
See also: balance

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
VÍ&Eth;Arr-Norse Mythology
Tzvia-Hebrew
LornaLAWR-nəEnglish
Zelpha-Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Samir (2)-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati
Jasminka-Croatian