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Definition of 'tread a fine/delicate/narrow line/path'

tread a fine/delicate/narrow line/path

phrase
If someone is treading a fine line or path, they are acting carefully because they have to avoid making a serious mistake, especially in a situation where they have to deal with two opposing demands.
They have to tread the delicate path between informing children and boring them. [+ between]
The President will therefore have to tread a very fine line when he addresses the parliament.
tread
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Nearby words of 'tread a fine/delicate/narrow line/path'

  • treacle pudding
  • treacle tart
  • tread
  • tread a fine/delicate/narrow line/path
  • tread a measure
  • tread a path
  • tread lightly

  • All ENGLISH words that begin with 'T'

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Definition of tread a fine/delicate/narrow line/path from the Collins English Dictionary

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