hanging by a thread
The phrase "hanging by a thread" is an idiom used to describe a situation where someone or something is in a very precarious or vulnerable state. It suggests that the person or thing is barely holding on and any slight problem or mishap could cause it to fail or collapse completely. It conveys the idea of being on the verge of a catastrophic or disastrous outcome.
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