Walk a tightrope

Translation of "walk a tightrope" into Russian

ходить по канату

He is walking a tightrope trying to balance work and family life.

Он ходит по канату, пытаясь сбалансировать работу и семейную жизнь.

To be in a difficult or precarious situation where one must be very careful in order to avoid making a mistake or causing problems.