Meaning of 'Hang by a thread'
What does the saying 'Hang by a thread' mean?
Idiom: Hang by a thread
Meaning:
If something hangs by a thread, there is a very small chance indeed of it being successful or surviving.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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