walk a tightrope
US /wɔk ə ˈtaɪt.roʊp/
UK /wɔk ə ˈtaɪt.roʊp/
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如履薄冰, 走钢丝
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.
公司在财务上如履薄冰，试图避免破产。
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As a diplomat, he often has to walk a tightrope between conflicting interests.
作为一名外交官，他经常不得不在相互冲突的利益之间走钢丝。