Walk-the-line Definition

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(idiomatic) To maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc.

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(idiomatic) To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.

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To mark or secure a boundary by walking along it.

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(idiomatic, US, education) To participate in the procession at a graduation ceremony; to graduate.

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Walk-the-line Sentence Examples

  • Bustiers and garter belts easily walk the line between romance and serious sex appeal.

  • Hall and Oates walk the line between R&B and rock - they refer to their music as rock and soul.

  • The furniture and style have to walk the line between child and adult, and should be nice enough to get continued use even after they move out of the home.

  • Reese Witherspoon - Her role as June Carter Cash in Walk the Line won her the Best Actress Academy Award in 2006.

  • Joaquin Phoenix is the talented star of movies such as Signs, The Village and most recently the Johnny cash biopic Walk The Line.

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