Hang By A Hair (Verb)
Meaning
Depend on a small thing or be at risk; "His life now hangs by a thread".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The patient's life hangs by a hair after the accident and doctors are fighting to save him.
- Her future career hangs by a hair depending on this job interview.
- Their chances of winning the competition hang by a hair as they are just one point behind.
- The boxer's title defense hangs by a hair as his opponent has become a serious contender.
- The fragile peace treaty hangs by a hair and any minor skirmish could shatter it.