Walk A Tightrope Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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walk a tightrope What does walk a tightrope mean?	be in a situation where you must be very cautious	The Prime Minister is walking a tightrope regarding the international trade deal.
walk a tightrope What does walk a tightrope mean?	to be in a situation where you must be very cautious	The Prime Minister is walking a tightrope regarding the international trade deal.
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in bulk What does "in bulk" mean?	in large quantities or amounts	We usually buy some of our food in bulk.
Rough-hewn What does "Rough-hewn" mean?	If something, especially something made from wood or stone, is rough-hewn, it is unfinished or unpolished.
blow a fuse What does "blow a fuse" mean?	become angry or upset.	He blew a fuse when he found out he lost his job.
at the appointed hour What does "at the appointed hour" mean?	at the time that has been decided	At the appointed hour, the team arrived at the stadium.
backer What does "backer" mean?	investor; financial supporter

squeeze What does "squeeze" mean?	difficult situation
Taste of your own medicine What does "Taste of your own medicine" mean?	If you give someone a taste of their own medicine, you do something bad to someone that they have done to you to teach them a lesson.
day after day What does "day after day" mean?	everyday	Day after day, the woman goes to the school to meet her child.
blow one's top What does "blow one's top" mean?	become extremely angry.	A: "Was your father upset when you came home at 3AM?"B: "He was more than upset. He blew his top!"

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Walk A Tightrope Idiom