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hang by a thread

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Verb1.hang by a thread - depend on a small thing or be at risk; "His life now hangs by a thread"
depend - be contingent upon (something that is elided); "That depends"


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CELTIC'S Europa League hopes hang by a thread after playing out a gutsy but ultimately goalless draw with Hamburg in Germany.
Byline: PAUL DOWLING WITH ONLY one victory in their last four outings, Sporting Fingal's First Division title chances hang by a thread.
INDIA'S hopes of qualifying for the Champions Trophy semi-finals hang by a thread after their game against Australia last night was abandoned due to heavy rain at Centurion.
 
 
 
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