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
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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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