The phrase "precarious balance" refers to a delicate and risky state where things could easily go wrong or become unstable.
Sentences with «precarious balance»
Some of the figures seem to exist in a state of precarious balance between floating and falling. (galerie-karsten-greve.com)
Katherine Tzu - Lan Mann uses acrylic paint, Sumi ink, and collage on enormous sheets of paper to create works that result in a «precarious balance of harmony and clangor.» (blog.nmwa.org)
Jackson's explosive compositions are held in precarious balance by a tight surface tension and overall unity. (bampfa.org)