tightrope walking

• Хождение по туго натянутому канату или проволоке, обычно выполняемое как цирковой номер или акробатический трюк; также используется в переносном смысле для описания осторожного преодоления рискованной или деликатной ситуации.

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.

   Хождение по канату

   • 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.

   Хождение по канату

   • 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.