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Essere in bilico

To be hanging in the balance

Literal Translation

"To be on the edge"

What it means

To be in a precarious position / hanging in the balance

Example in context

"Il futuro dell'azienda è ancora in bilico."

"The future of the company is still hanging in the balance."

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