The idiom "hang by a thread" has its origins in the image of something being so delicately or precariously suspended that it is held in place only by a single thread or hair. Figuratively, it is used to describe a situation, object, or person that is in an extremely precarious and vulnerable state, where the slightest disturbance or challenge could lead to a catastrophic outcome.

What is the origin of the idiom "hang by a thread" and when to use it?

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to [hang] by a (thread|hair)

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ hang by a thread“ im Englischen

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