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hang by a thread

Idiom Medicine

Meaning

to be in a very dangerous or uncertain situation

Example Sentences

"After the accident, his life was hanging by a thread."

Related Expressions

go easy on someone

to be gentle or patient with someone

A snapshot of

A brief look or summary of something

double back

to turn around and go back the way you came

spill your guts

to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets

back away from

to retreat or withdraw from a situation

the big picture

the overall view or perspective of a situation