tightrope walking

• Arte o práctica de caminar sobre una cuerda o cable tenso, generalmente como número circense o acrobático; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a la acción de desenvolverse con cuidado en una situación arriesgada o delicada.

The act of walking along a tightly stretched rope or wire, typically performed as a circus act or acrobatic feat; also used figuratively to describe navigating a risky or delicate situation with great care.

1. Acrobatic performanceB2formal

   The act of walking along a tightly stretched rope or wire, usually at a height, as a form of entertainment or circus act.

   caminar sobre la cuerda floja

   • Tightrope walking requires incredible balance and concentration.
   • The performer amazed the audience with his tightrope walking act.
   • She has been practicing tightrope walking since she was a child.

2. Metaphorical situationC1informal

   A situation that requires careful and cautious behavior to avoid failure or disaster.

   caminar sobre la cuerda floja

   • Managing the budget this year feels like tightrope walking.
   • His political career is a constant tightrope walking between different interest groups.
   • Negotiating the peace deal was a delicate tightrope walking act.