off balance
Not physically balanced; not having physical equilibrium.
I was knocked off balance.
balance
UK /ˈbæləns/ US /ˈbæləns/
noun 5verb 5name 1
Definitions
noun
1
A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
But civilized man is quite a different animal, and when he wipes out an entire city or levels a forest, he is no longer working within the natural balance of things.
2
Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
3
Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
These weights are used as a balance for the overhanging verandah.
Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies.
4
A pair of scales.
5
Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
verb
1
To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
2
To make (concepts) agree.
the Proteus Principle helps to qualify and balance the concepts of narrators and of narrative situations as previously developed in classical studies by G erard Genette and Franz Stanzel.
3
To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.
The circus performer balances a plate on the end of a baton.
4
To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
Ballance the Good and Evil of Things.
Mr. Morrison's ruling to reopen the station as a shelter was given after he had balanced the relative dangers of flooding and bombing.
5
To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
to balance partners
name
1
The constellation and zodiacal sign Libra.
Libra, or the Balance holdeth in the Navel, the Reins, and the lower parts of the Womb.
The Balance shows redemption’s need; The Scorpion wounds He must endure; The Archer tells His coming sure; The Goat, His death in sacrifice[.]
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