Meaning of the word "hang by a thread" in English
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hang by a thread
US /hæŋ baɪ ə θrɛd/
UK /hæŋ baɪ ə θrɛd/
Idiom
1.
to be in a very dangerous or precarious situation; to be very close to failure or collapse
Example:
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His political career is hanging by a thread after the scandal.
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The company's future is hanging by a thread due to financial difficulties.
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