Meaning of the word "walk a tightrope" in English
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walk a tightrope
US /wɔk ə ˈtaɪt.roʊp/
UK /wɔk ə ˈtaɪt.roʊp/
Idiom
1.
to be in a difficult situation where a small mistake could have serious consequences
Example:
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The company is walking a tightrope financially, trying to avoid bankruptcy.
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As a diplomat, he often has to walk a tightrope between conflicting interests.
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