How is the phrase висит на волоске translated from Russian to English

English translation
hanging by a thread
phrase

В очень рискованной или неопределённой ситуации, близкой к провалу.

In a very precarious or uncertain situation, close to failing.

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  • Моя работа сейчас ощущается так, будто висит на волоске. — My job feels like it's hanging by a thread right now.

  • Неужели твой проект висит на волоске после этого сбоя? — Is your project hanging by a thread after that setback?

  • Давайте не будем игнорировать тот факт, что наши планы висят на волоске. — Let's not ignore the fact that our plans are hanging by a thread.

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