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.”

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