walk the line
The phrase "walk the line" is often used metaphorically to describe maintaining balance or adhering to certain standards in various contexts.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To maintain a careful balance between two contrasting positions or situations.
Example
- He had to walk the line between being a friend and being a boss.
B2Behavior
(idiomatic)To adhere strictly to a particular set of rules or standards.
Example
- As a public figure, she always walks the line to avoid any scandal.
B1Education
(idiomatic, US)To participate in a graduation ceremony.
Example
- After four years of hard work, she finally walked the line and received her diploma.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "walk the line":
walk a straight linetoe the linecross the linewalk in straight lineswalk on the wild sidefall in linewalk the dogwalk the streetson the line