Cancel out
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Balancing Act
Used when two or more things have equal and opposite effects, making them ineffective.
Her advantage in speed canceled out his experience.
Pro Tip 2/3Opposing Forces
Think of it as two strong wrestlers holding each other without movement.
Their arguments canceled out, leading to a stalemate.
Pro Tip 3/3No Net Change
The concept implies that the end result remains unchanged despite action from opposing sides.
The benefits and drawbacks of the plan canceled each other out.
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