How to Pronounce "walk a tightrope"
expression
WAWK uh TYTE-rohp
WAWK uh TYTE-rohp
Definition
To be in a difficult or risky situation where you must be very careful not to make a mistake.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtaɪˌtɹoʊp
British English
wˈɔːk/ /æɪ/ /tˈaɪtɹəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK uh TYTE-rohp
UK
WAWK uh TYTE-rohp
Listen in Context
Sometimes, parents have to walk a tightrope between work and family.
Politicians often walk a tightrope when making decisions.
She felt like she had to walk a tightrope to keep everyone happy.
Managing both his studies and a part-time job, he really has to walk a tightrope.