hang by a thread
US /hæŋ baɪ ə θrɛd/
UK /hæŋ baɪ ə θrɛd/
1.
tergantung pada seutas benang, di ambang kehancuran
to be in a very dangerous or precarious situation; to be very close to failure or collapse
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His political career is hanging by a thread after the scandal.
Karier politiknya tergantung pada seutas benang setelah skandal itu.
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The company's future is hanging by a thread due to financial difficulties.
Masa depan perusahaan tergantung pada seutas benang karena kesulitan keuangan.