Hang by a hair/thread

Pro Tip 1/3

Precariousness Highlighted

Use it when outcomes depend on small, uncertain events conveying that the situation is highly unstable.

He's one test away from failing the class; his passing grade is hanging by a hair.

Pro Tip 2/3

Emotional Tension

Perfect for dramatic scenarios where there's anxiety over potential negative outcomes.

After the scandal, her political career was hanging by a thread.

Pro Tip 3/3

Critical Decisions

Suggests a critical decision or action could determine the direction or result of the situation.

Their survival hung by a thread as the rescue team approached.