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hang by a hair

verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026

depend on a small thing or be at risk

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Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
hang by a thread
pasttense
hanged by a hair
presentparticiple
hanging by a hair
thirdpersonsingular
hangs by a hair
pastparticiple
hanged by a hair