walk a tightrope

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

marcher sur un fil, être sur la corde raide

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.
L'entreprise marche sur un fil financièrement, essayant d'éviter la faillite.
As a diplomat, he often has to walk a tightrope between conflicting interests.
En tant que diplomate, il doit souvent marcher sur un fil entre des intérêts conflictuels.