| 词汇 | hang by a hair |
| 释义 | Idiom hang by a hair and hang by a thread Theme: CERTAINTY - LACKING to be in an uncertain position; to depend on something very insubstantial.Your whole argument is hanging by a thread.John isn't failing geometry, but he's just hanging by a hair. hang (on) by a hair1. Literally, to be attached only by something very thin and precarious. If that button is only hanging by a thread, you're bound to lose it during the course of the day. 2. To be perilously close to failing, dying, or resulting in a bad outcome. After the loss, their chances of getting into the championships are hanging on by a thread. Her life hung by a thread as medics rushed her to the hospital. hang by a hairand hang by a thread1. Lit. to hang by something very thin, such as a thread or a hair. The tiniest part of the mobile hung by a thread, the rest are on plastic cords. 2. and hang on by a hair; hang on by a thread Fig. to depend on something very insubstantial; to hang in the balance. Your whole argument is hanging by a thread. John isn't failing geometry, but his passing grade is just hanging by a hair. hang by a ˈthread/ˈhairbe in a very uncertain situation: After the operation, his life hung by a thread for several hours.The future of this company hangs by a thread. Unless we get two or three big orders by the end of the month, we’re finished. |
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