How to Pronounce "walk the line"
expression
WAHK-thuh-LYN
WAWK-thuh-LYN
Definition
To behave in a very careful or proper way, often because breaking the rules could cause trouble or have serious consequences. Sometimes it also means maintaining a difficult balance between two choices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHK-thuh-LYN
UK
WAWK-thuh-LYN
Listen in Context
You need to walk the line if you want to keep your job.
She tries to walk the line between work and family.
Politicians often walk the line to avoid making enemies.
It's hard to walk the line when your friends ask you to do something risky.