walk a tightrope

US /wɔk ə ˈtaɪt.roʊp/
UK /wɔk ə ˈtaɪt.roʊp/
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1.

estar en la cuerda floja, andar con pies de plomo

to be in a difficult situation where a small mistake could have serious consequences

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The company is walking a tightrope financially, trying to avoid bankruptcy.
La empresa está en la cuerda floja financieramente, tratando de evitar la bancarrota.
As a diplomat, he often has to walk a tightrope between conflicting interests.
Como diplomático, a menudo tiene que estar en la cuerda floja entre intereses en conflicto.