Definition
This idiom suggests that the advantages and disadvantages of a situation or action tend to balance each other out, resulting in no net gain or loss.
有得必有失
This new job pays more, but it's further from home; it's what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts.
这份新工作的薪水更高，但离家更远；这就是所谓的得失相当。
We lost some profit on the promotion, but we increased brand awareness; it's what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts.
我们在促销活动中损失了一些利润，但提升了品牌知名度；这就是所谓的得失相当。
Although he didn't win first place in the competition, he gained a lot of valuable experience; it's what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts.
虽然他没有在比赛中获得第一名，但他获得了很多宝贵的经验；这就是所谓的得失相当。