Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Walk a tightrope

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  1. To walk on a narrow road
  2. To try and balance yourself
  3. To be tensed about something
  4. To act carefully in a difficult situation

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Option 4 : To act carefully in a difficult situation
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The correct answer is: To act carefully in a difficult situation.

Key Points

  • The idiom "Walk a tightrope" means to act carefully in a difficult or risky situation, trying to balance conflicting demands or avoid making mistakes. (एक कठिन स्थिति में सावधानी से कार्य करना)
    • Example: As a manager, she had to walk a tightrope between keeping the employees happy and ensuring the company's profitability.
  • "To act carefully in a difficult situation" implies being cautious and considerate in actions to avoid failure or negative outcomes. (एक कठिन परिस्थिति में सावधानीपूर्वक कार्य करना)
    • Example: Negotiating peace between the two warring nations required the diplomat to act carefully in a difficult situation.

Therefore, the correct answer is: To act carefully in a difficult situation.

 

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