figurative and in figurative contexts. Frequently on the (or a) razor's edge: in a critical or precarious position (cf. razor-edge n. at compounds 2).
| 单词 | θ90722 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > there is danger in a course of action [phrase] > in a precarious condition (3) on the (or a) razor's edge?1611 figurative and in figurative contexts. Frequently on the (or a) razor's edge: in a critical or precarious position (cf. razor-edge n. at compounds 2). upon a or the die1659 upon aor the die: depending upon a chance or contingency, in a critical position, at stake; so to set upon the die. in the air1752 In an unfixed or uncertain state, in doubt; (of a person) in doubt, uncertain; (of an idea or theory) speculative, hypothetical. |
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