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on a razor's edge
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au bord de l’abîme
in a very critical situation where the outcome is uncertain and any sort of mistake can lead to serious consequences
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "on a razor's edge" and when to use it?
The idiom "on a razor's edge" draws upon the imagery of a razor blade's extremely thin and sharp edge. It is used figuratively to describe a situation where someone or something is in an exceptionally precarious and delicate state, with the slightest misstep or change likely to lead to a crisis or failure.
Exemple
The company's financial stability is on a razor's edge, with mounting debts and declining profits.
After the team's star player was injured, their chances of winning the championship were on a razor's edge.
The climber found himself on a razor's edge, carefully navigating the treacherous mountain path.
