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balance out

balance out


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb cancel something out: to act as an equal and opposing weight, force, or value to something and either neutralize or complement its effect
This gain balances out last month's losses.

2. intransitive verb work out evenly: to arrive at a state of equality or harmony, usually over a period of time
These things tend to balance out in the end.

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