How to Pronounce "hang by a thread"
expression
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɹɛd
HANG by uh THRED
hˈæŋ/ /bˈaɪ/ /æɪ/ /θɹˈɛd
HANG by uh THRED
Definition
If something hangs by a thread, it is in a very dangerous, uncertain, or fragile situation and might fail or end at any moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæŋ/ /ˈbaɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɹɛd
British English
hˈæŋ/ /bˈaɪ/ /æɪ/ /θɹˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG by uh THRED
UK
HANG by uh THRED
Listen in Context
The agreement between the two companies hangs by a thread after the recent scandal.
Her job hangs by a thread because the company is making cuts.
The peace talks hang by a thread after the latest conflict.
Ever since the funding was cut, the whole project has been hanging by a thread.