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.

Examples of fine line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, there’s a fine line between negotiating smartly and offending a seller. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025

These enigmatic paintings explore the ambivalent forces shaping human relationships with an existential examination of the fine line between life and death. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Strategy, alliances and cutthroat competition will collide as contestants battle for fortune and navigate the fine line between capitalism and chaos. —Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025

The conversation highlighted the fine line between personalization and intrusion, with speakers stressing that dealerships must be transparent about data usage and provide customers with control over their information. —Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for fine line

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