walk the line
Americanidiom
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to find a balance between two contrasting or opposing elements.
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to follow specific rules and guidelines: exercise restraint and self-control.
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to follow a defined and specific path: often, to walk in procession at a graduation ceremony.
Example Sentences
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Throughout his first full-length project, he continues to walk the line between a traditional requinto-powered corrido and a contemporary pop production style with his heart on full display.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2025
But that's what it is to walk the line between appropriation and appreciation.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2023
Chapek tried to walk the line of appeasing everyone, which always ends up angering all parties.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
Fed officials are trying to walk the line between tightening financial conditions in the economy enough to slow inflation without going so far it causes a recession.
From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2022
Most commonly it ends up there when it introduces an explanation that has been preposed in front of a main clause, as in Because you’re mine, I walk the line.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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