Meaning of walk the line | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc.
   idiomatic
2. To act in a non-destructive or damaging manner, whether physically or mentally to those you hold dear and/or respect; to exercise self-control.
   idiomatic
3. To mark or secure a boundary by walking along it.
4. To participate in the procession at a graduation ceremony; to graduate.
   US, idiomatic

Examples

“I sat at dinner, but satisfied myself with nibbling bread crusts, and witnessing the forlorn and perilous efforts of my friends to walk⟳ the line between starvation and acute indigestion.”

“I began to walk⟳ the line between work⟳ and play⟳.”

“I keep⟳ a close⟳ watch⟳ on this heart of mine I keep⟳ my eyes wide open⟳ all the time I keep⟳ the ends out for the tie that binds Because you're mine, I walk⟳ the line.”

“And on a day we meet⟳ to walk⟳ the line And set⟳ the wall between us once again.”

“A Baldwin High School student will be able to wear⟳ slacks to her graduation ceremony, under an order⟳ from the Maui School District. . . . "I'm very glad she'll be able to walk⟳ the line with her graduating class," Rosaga said.”

“Montano's family, including her parents, sons and fiance, Thomas Gallegos, planned to be on hand to see⟳ her walk⟳ the line and be honored by the UNM-VC Advisory Board⟳, faculty and staff and her fellow associate degree graduates.”

CEFR level