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(idiomatic) To be in danger, calling for precise caution; to be in a precarious situation.

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hang by a thread

Source Word

hang by a thread

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To be in danger, calling for precise caution; to be in a precarious situation.

Japanese Meaning

危険な状況にある / 瀬戸際の状態である / 命取りになる可能性がある状況にある

After the storm washed away half the bridge, the town's access to supplies seemed to hang by a thread.

嵐で橋の半分が流された後、町への物資の供給は紙一重で途絶えそうだった。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To be in danger, calling for precise caution; to be in a precarious situation.

hangs by a thread

（ present singular third-person ）

hanging by a thread

（ participle present ）

hung by a thread

（ participle past ）

hung by a thread

（ past ）