hang by a thread (Meaning)
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hang by a thread (v)
depend on a small thing or be at risk
Synonyms & Antonyms of hang by a thread
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hang by a thread Sentence Examples
- The injured climber hung by a thread from the precipice, his life precariously balanced.
- The economy hung by a thread after the devastating hurricane, threatening to collapse.
- The relationship between the two friends hung by a thread after a bitter argument.
- The patient's condition hung by a thread, as their vital signs fluctuated dangerously.
- The verdict hung by a thread, leaving the jurors torn between guilt and innocence.
- The fate of the entire mission hung by a thread as the spacecraft malfunctioned.
- The politician's career hung by a thread after a major scandal broke.
- The fragile truce between the warring nations hung by a thread, at risk of breaking at any moment.
- The building's foundations hung by a thread, threatening to buckle and collapse.
- The evidence against the defendant hung by a thread, leaving the jury with reasonable doubt.
FAQs About the word hang by a thread
depend on a small thing or be at risk
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The injured climber hung by a thread from the precipice, his life precariously balanced.
The economy hung by a thread after the devastating hurricane, threatening to collapse.
The relationship between the two friends hung by a thread after a bitter argument.
The patient's condition hung by a thread, as their vital signs fluctuated dangerously.
