How is the phrase caminar por la cuerda floja translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Walk the fine line
phrase

Mantener con cuidado el equilibrio entre dos cosas opuestas o enfrentadas.

To carefully balance between two conflicting or contrasting things.

Examples with “caminar por la cuerda floja”

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  • Tiene que hacer equilibrios entre la sinceridad y el tacto. — She must walk the fine line between honesty and tact.

  • ¿De verdad puede mantener el equilibrio en esta situación? — Can he really walk the fine line in this situation?

  • Se espera que caminen por la cuerda floja al tomar decisiones. — They are expected to walk the fine line while making decisions.

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