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hang by a thread

verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026

depend on a small thing or be at risk

MWEWordset Dictionary

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

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