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hanging on by a thread

hanging on by a thread is the present participle and gerund of hang on by a thread.

Questions about hanging on by a thread

What is hanging on by a thread the present participle and gerund of?
Hanging on by a thread is the present participle and gerund of hang on by a thread.

Words near hanging on by a thread in the dictionary

  1. hanging offence
  2. hanging offences
  3. hanging offense
  4. hanging offenses
  5. hanging on
  6. hanging on by a thread
  7. hanging on every word
  8. hanging one on
  9. hanging one's hat
  10. hanging one's hat on
  11. hanging one's head

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