"hang by a thread" in Chinese (Simplified)
岌岌可危悬而未决
Definition
如果某事处于“岌岌可危”的状态，说明它非常危险、不确定或脆弱，随时可能失败或结束。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用来形容形势危险、关系脆弱或组织面临崩溃，并非字面意思。与“命悬一线”类似，多见于新闻或戏剧性语境中。
Examples
The agreement between the two companies hangs by a thread after the recent scandal.
两家公司之间的协议在最近的丑闻后**岌岌可危**。
Her job hangs by a thread because the company is making cuts.
她的工作因为公司裁员已经**岌岌可危**。
The peace talks hang by a thread after the latest conflict.
最新冲突后，和平谈判**岌岌可危**。
Ever since the funding was cut, the whole project has been hanging by a thread.
自从资金被削减后，整个项目都**岌岌可危**。
Their relationship was already hanging by a thread when they decided to give it another try.
他们决定再试一次时，他们的关系其实已经**岌岌可危**。
The coach admitted the team's playoff hopes were hanging by a thread after the loss.
教练承认球队晋级季后赛的希望已经**岌岌可危**。