high wire
haɪ ˈwaɪər
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Definition of high wire - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
circustightrope used in acrobatics high above the ground
  • The acrobat performed daring stunts on the high wire.
cord tightrope wire
2.
metaphorsituation needing careful balance to avoid failure
  • Negotiating the deal was like walking a high wire.
tightrope
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Expressions with high wire

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high wire actn.
risky or dangerous action
Starting a new business can be a high wire act.
walk the high wirev.
take great risks for success
Entrepreneurs often walk the high wire to achieve their goals.

Expressions with high

high onadv.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
fly highv.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
high gearn.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
at high noonadv.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
have high hopesv.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Expressions with wire

wire moneyv.
transfer money electronically between accounts
She will wire money to her friend overseas.
wire upv.
connect electrical wires to a device
He wired up the new sound system.
live wiren.
energetic and lively person
At the party, she was the live wire, keeping everyone entertained..
down to the wireadv.
happening at the last possible moment, often with urgency
The game went down to the wire.
take it to the wirev.
continue until the very last possible moment
The game will take it to the wire.
high wire actn.
risky or dangerous action
Starting a new business can be a high wire act.
touch a live wirev.
to engage in a risky or dangerous activity
He knew he was touching a live wire by questioning the boss's decision.
under the wireadv.
just before the deadline or end
She submitted her assignment just under the wire.
up to the wireadv.
until the very last possible moment
The game went up to the wire before we won.
behind the wireadv.
in a restricted or controlled area
Only authorized personnel are allowed behind the wire.

Terms related to high wire

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Terms with high wire included in their meaning

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piano wiren.
technology
thin steel wire with high tensile strength
choke coiln.
technology
coil of wire in an electrical circuit that blocks high-frequency currents
equilibristn.
circus
person performing balancing feats, especially on a high wire

Examples of high wire in a sentence

  • She trained for years to master the high wire.
  • Running a startup can feel like a high wire.
  • His career was a high wire act, balancing risks.

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  1. French:fil de funambule, corde raide, ...
  2. German:Hochseil, Drahtseilakt, ...
  3. Italian:fune tesa, filo del rasoio, ...
  4. Spanish:cuerda floja, ...
  5. Portuguese:corda bamba, situação delicada, ...
  6. Chinese:高空绳索, ...
  7. Japanese:ハイワイヤー, 綱渡り, ...
  8. Arabic:حَبْل عَالٍ, حَبْلٌ مَشْدود, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֶבֶל הֲלִיכָה גָּבוֹהַּ, הֲלִיכָה עַל חֶבֶל דַּק, ...
  10. Russian:высоко натянутый канат, хождение по канату, ...
  11. Ukrainian:акробатичний канат, тонкий канат, ...
  12. Hindi:तनी हुई रस्सी, जोखिम भरी स्थिति, ...

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