B1💬 Everyday Life
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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