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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Hanging by a thread/a hair

Option 1: being in a dangerous position

Option 2: being extremely frightened

Option 3: continuing without giving up

Option 4: trying as hard as possible


Team Careers360 2nd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: being in a dangerous position


Solution : The correct choice is the first option .

Hanging by a thread is an idiom used to describe a situation that is extremely precarious or unstable. It suggests that the person or thing involved is on the brink of a disaster, and even a small change or event could lead to a serious or catastrophic outcome.

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