balancing act
US /ˈbæl.ən.sɪŋ ækt/
UK /ˈbæl.ən.sɪŋ ækt/
1.
a difficult situation where you try to give attention to two or more things at the same time
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Managing work and family life is a constant balancing act for many parents.
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The government's new policy is a delicate balancing act between economic growth and environmental protection.