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Discover LudwigThe phrase "walk a line" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe the act of maintaining a careful balance or navigating a difficult situation.
Example: "In her role as a mediator, she often had to walk a line between the two opposing parties to find a resolution."
Alternatives: "tread carefully" or "navigate a tightrope."
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Mr. Cooksey, 32, the owner of Bridges Rock Gym in El Cerrito, has broken world records in slacklining — a sport developed by rock climbers that resembles tightrope walking, except the line stretches and sways — and was the first person to walk a line directly across the top of Yosemite Falls.
"So we try to walk a line".
MR. NOVAK Mr. Novak, too, has to walk a line.
I feel I walk a line between awkwardness and arrogance.
"Wow, you really walk a line there," Mr. Donahue said, shaking his white head sorrowfully.
It will require us to walk a line between numb detachment and murderous rage.
He is not unfamiliar with the need to walk a line between continuity and change.
Software engineers always walk a line between making a product simple and loading up on cool features.
His clothes, fun and feminine without being fussy or retro, walk a line between youthful spirit and ladylike poise.
I'm going to try to walk a line here, between hyping a result and being overly conservative.
White House officials continued today to walk a line between acknowledging the economic unease and offering reassurances.
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