Hang on by (one's) fingernails In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hang on by (one's) fingernails", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Kathy Cao

2021-03-28 12:03

Meaning of Hang on by (one's) fingernails

Hang on by (one's) fingernails verb phrase

To hold tightly to something with one's fingernails to avoid falling

As soon as he slipped and narrowly fell, he hung on by his fingernails.

To be difficult to avoid problems or failure

I am working as a customer service representative who deals with a ton of complaints and questions from customers, give customers information about products and services, take orders, and process returns. Sometimes I really feel like I'm hanging on by my fingernails.

Other phrases about:

hide (one's) head in the sand

To avoid, or attempt to avoid, a specific problem by pretending not to see it.

Grammar and Usage of Hang on by (one's) fingernails

The verb "hang" should be conjugated according to its tense.