walk a tightrope
to be in a difficult situation in which something bad could happen if you make a mistake

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walk a tightrope
to act carefully to avoid creating enemies or a dangerous situation.
The show has always walked a tightrope between old-fashioned humor and modern comedy.

The organization's director must walk a tightrope between various religious groups.

Etymology: from the literal expression walk a tightrope (= to walk on a tightly stretched wire that is high off the ground)

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walk a tightrope
be in a situation where you must be very cautious
The Prime Minister is walking a tightrope regarding the international trade deal.

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walk a tightrope
v. phr. To be in a dangerous or awkward situation where one cannot afford to make a single mistake.
"When we landed on the moon in 1969," Armstrong explained, "we were walking a tightrope till the very end."

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