as if on the brink of a chasm or treading on thin ice—steer one’s way carefully in a delicate situation; with caution and care
❍ 战战兢兢，如临深渊，如履薄冰。(《诗经·小雅·小旻》) With fear and caution should we tread，丨Like men above some torrent’s bed. 丨Or those upon thin ice who go.
临深履薄lin shen lü bo
as if on the brink of a chasm,as if treading on thin ice—with caution and care
临深履薄lín shēn lǚ bó
临：面临；深：深渊；履：践踏；薄：薄冰。面临深渊，脚踏薄冰。比喻小心谨慎，提心吊胆，生怕因不慎而出漏子。be fearful and cautious, with caution and care