a fine line



a fine line

A very narrow division between two deceptively similar things, one of which is worse than the other. As a new parent, you learn that there's a fine line between looking out for your child's welfare and being overprotective.
See also: fine, line

a fine/thin line

if there is a fine line between one thing and another, they are very similar although the second thing is bad (often + between ) There's a thin line between courage and foolishness.
See also: fine, line

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hanley['hænli]
Wilson['wilsn]
Milford['milfəd]
Aroha-Maori
Cearra-English (Rare)
Ambrosios-Ancient Greek