tightrope

IPA: tˈaɪtroʊp

A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
(figuratively) a difficult or desperate situation.

Examples of "tightrope" in Sentences

It's a tightrope we all walk on.
I'm up to Tightrope at the moment.
Like balancing a coin on a tightrope.
Johnson walked a tightrope in society.
It's a tightrope covered with bananna peels.
Trina is a ballet dancing, tightrope walker.
Though Islamists occasionally walk the tightrope.
And thanks for recognizing the tightrope challenge.
But with the eyes closed it was like walking a tightrope.
Living with a neighbour, especially an oversized one, is like walking a tightrope.