Question

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase:
 Hanging by a hair.
A. Hang in balance
B. Be delayed
C. Loom large
D. Be at risk

Answer 1

Hint: An idiom is a phrase whose meaning isn’t obvious from looking at the individual words. The meaning of the given phrase is in a very uncertain situation.

Complete answer:
-The meaning of the given phrase is to be uncertain of unfamiliar conditions or situations. -Option A is hang in balance is an incorrect option because the meaning of hang in balance is to be in an uncertain situation for the future.
-Option B is an incorrect option as the meaning of be delayed is to late or slow down the process of doing something.
-Option C is an incorrect option as the meaning of loom large is to have a great influence on something.
-Option D is at risk to be in an uncertain situation that can be risky.

Therefore, the correct answer for the above question is option D. Be at risk as both have the same meaning.

Note: The meaning of hang in balance and be at risk slightly different as hang in balance means to be in a uncertain situation in future whereas the meaning be at risk is to be in a risky situation in this way they both can be confusing but have different meanings.