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Old 28-Nov-2006, 23:23
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Default Re: hang by a thread
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Originally Posted by dinha View Post
What does " hang by a thred" mean ?

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It means that something is in jeopardy, a thread being a very weak supporting device.

John's job is hanging by a thread.
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