tread a thin line between (something)

To navigate or strike a balance between two sides, positions, or approaches to something, especially when trying to avoid one of them. The film treads a thin line between parody and homage. As a new parent, you have to tread a thin line between looking out for your child's welfare and being overprotective.

词组	tread a thin line between (something)
释义	tread a thin line between (something) tread a thin line between (something) To navigate or strike a balance between two sides, positions, or approaches to something, especially when trying to avoid one of them. The film treads a thin line between parody and homage. As a new parent, you have to tread a thin line between looking out for your child's welfare and being overprotective. See also: between, line, thin, tread Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: tread a fine line between (something) walk on a thin line between (something) and (something else) walk a fine line between (something) walk a fine line between something walk a thin line tread/walk a fine/thin line balance out street smarts tread/walk a tightrope walk a tightrope
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