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Tightrope
01
tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
02
a situation where one must navigate carefully to avoid problems or failure
Examples
Negotiating the peace treaty was like walking a tightrope, requiring careful balance between conflicting demands.
As a manager, she often feels like she 's on a tightrope, trying to keep both her employees and the executives satisfied.
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