Tightrope synonyms

He is a constant theatrical innovator and a writer whose trademark is increasingly the ability to tread a delicate tightrope between humor and despair.

It is a delicate tightrope that we choose to walk.

Even with the safety lines, the walk across the swaying metal was like walking a tightrope.

The experience of franchising in further education is a case study in walking this difficult tightrope.

Cullen would have to walk the disciplinary tightrope for at least 80 minutes as referee Taylor cautioned him for the challenge.