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hang by a thread |
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hang by a thread if something hangs by a thread, it is likely to fail in the near future Peace and democracy hang by a thread in this troubled country. hang by a thread to be in danger of having something unlucky or bad happen Roberta was told that her job hung by a thread, and she needed to be more serious about it. For several days after the accident, his life hung by a thread. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We should know that, without those willing to do what we cannot or won't do, the fate of our country would hang by a thread as fragile as a spider's web. |
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