idiom
walking a tightrope
WAW-king ah TYT-rohp
ˈwɔːkɪŋ ə ˈtaɪtroʊpListen
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Syllable breakdown
walkingatightrope
Dictionary meaning
dealing with a very delicate situation requiring careful balance between competing demands or risks
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