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Idiom: Hang In The Balance

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How to pronounce "hang in the balance":

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To be in a precarious situation, unsure of the future.

Example: "His life was left hanging in the balance after he was shot in the side."

Example Sentences

1
The negotiations between the two countries hang in the balance as leaders work towards a resolution.
2
The team's chances of winning the tournament hang in the balance after their star player got injured.

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