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