threaded the needle

A form of thread the needle — To perform a tedious task with extreme precision; to manage to find harmony or strike a balance between conflicting forces, interests, etc.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of thread the needle
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“threaded the needle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/threaded%20the%20needle. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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