hang by a thread
US /hæŋ baɪ ə θrɛd/
UK /hæŋ baɪ ə θrɛd/
1.
풍전등화, 위태롭다
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.
스캔들 이후 그의 정치 경력은 풍전등화다.
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The company's future is hanging by a thread due to financial difficulties.
재정난으로 인해 회사의 미래는 풍전등화다.