hang by a hair

hung by a hair; hanging by a hair; hangs by a hair

Definitions of hang by a hair
  1. verb
    depend on a small thing or be at risk
    synonyms: hang by a thread
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    type of:
    depend
    be contingent upon (something that is elided)
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