fine line
noun
: a very small difference
There's a fine line between being helpful and being intrusive.
There's sometimes only a very fine line between genius and madness.
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Practical considerations In a delicate political and cultural landscape, brands must walk a fine line in discussing the benefits of clean fashion without fueling panic and misinformation.
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Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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While opinions inevitably vary, Carpenter is walking the fine line between irreverence and responsibility with a knowing wink and an all-important sense of humor.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Yeah, like how to strike that very fine line of learning how to be happy for a short time on Earth, but not being apathetic about activism.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
There’s a fine line between hiding your partner (which can raise red flags) and protecting the private moments that matter most—and Swift and Kelce seem to have found the sweet spot.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 27 Oct. 2025
While opinions inevitably vary, Carpenter is walking the fine line between irreverence and responsibility with a knowing wink and an all-important sense of humor.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Yeah, like how to strike that very fine line of learning how to be happy for a short time on Earth, but not being apathetic about activism.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Fine line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20line. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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