Hang by a thread.
Hang by a thread.
“Hang by a thread”形容处于极度危险或不稳定的状态,随时都可能出现负面结果。短语中的“thread”(线)象征着非常薄弱的支持点,用来强调情况的不确定性和不稳固性。
His job security is hanging by a thread after the recent errors.
由于最近的错误,他的工作安全悬而未决。
Their relationship is hanging by a thread; one more fight might end it.
他们的关系悬而未决,再吵一次可能就结束了。
The peace talks were hanging by a thread, with both sides refusing to compromise.
和平谈判悬而未决,双方都拒绝妥协。