on a knife-edge

US /ɒn ə naɪf-ɛdʒ/
UK /ɒn ə naɪf-ɛdʒ/
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위태로운 상황에, 풍전등화의, 아슬아슬한

in a difficult, dangerous, or uncertain situation

:
The negotiations were on a knife-edge for days.
협상은 며칠 동안 위태로운 상황이었다.
The future of the company is currently on a knife-edge.
회사의 미래는 현재 위태로운 상황이다.