verb
Meaning 1
Synonym of hang by a thread.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hang by a thread
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
hang by a hair
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verb
Meaning 2
depend on a small thing or be at risk
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- His life now hangs by a thread
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hang by a thread
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: depend
History
Etymology
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