To tread a thin line between (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to tread a thin line between (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-31 10:12

Meaning of To tread a thin line between (something) (redirected from tread a thin line between (something) )

Synonyms:

walk/tread a fine/thin line , walk a fine line between (something) , walk a thin line

Tread a thin line between (something) American verb phrase informal

To navigate or find a balance between two sides, positions, or approaches to something, particularly when attempting to avoid one of them.

You should tread a thin line between joking and being offensive because you crossed that line.

It seems that Peter treads a thin line between success and failure.

The government is treading a thin line between resolving the crisis peacefully and giving in to terrorism.

Other phrases about:

a happy medium

A way of acting or thinking that achieves a healthy balance between two extremes

moderation in all things

Not to do too much or too little in anything

Balance of power

Equal power distribution among all of the groups involved

the honours are even

Used when two rivals or teams in a competition or game have the same score, and neither side is the winner

keep (one's) feet

To keep one's balance

Grammar and Usage of Tread a thin line between (something)

Verb Forms

  • to tread a thin line between (something)
  • treads a thin line between (something)
  • treading a thin line between (something)
  • treaded a thin line between (something)

The verb "tread" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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