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What is another word for hanging by thread?

179 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ hˈaŋɪŋ ba͡ɪ θɹˈɛd], [ hˈaŋɪŋ ba‍ɪ θɹˈɛd], [ h_ˈa_ŋ_ɪ_ŋ b_aɪ θ_ɹ_ˈɛ_d]

Synonyms for Hanging by thread:

How to use "Hanging by thread" in context?

Hanging by a thread is a metaphor which refers to a situation in which a person, institution or thing is teetering on the brink of destruction. It is an extremely precarious position, and one from which it is difficult to escape. Hanging by a thread can be a metaphor for a situation in which a person, institution or thing is barely holding on for dear life. In some cases, it can also be a metaphor for a situation in which a person, institution or thing is in danger of losing its foothold in an increasingly competitive or volatile environment. In any case, it is a situation from which it can be difficult to recover.

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