The phrase
"high wire" refers to a thin, elevated rope or cable that people walk on in circus performances or dangerous situations. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a risky or challenging situation that requires careful balance and skill to navigate.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«high»
«wire»
Sentences with «high wire»
- There's a real high wire act to her scenes in disguise. (awardscircuit.com)
- He was obsessed with high wire walking and was always looking for the next place to hang his wires. (paulstriptothemovies.com)
- It's difficult, however, to walk this precarious high wire of responsibility knowing that we need to expose students to current events and yet still nurture them developmentally. (edutopia.org)
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