The team's future hangs in the balance after the loss.
hang in the balance
idiomTo be in a precarious situation, unsure of the future.
With the company facing a major lawsuit, the jobs of hundreds of employees hang in the balance.
As the final votes were counted, the outcome of the election hung in the balance, leaving the entire nation in a state of tense anticipation.
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balance out
To attain balance through the contrasting or reciprocating effect of different elements.
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balance the books
To add up all the debits and credits.
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check and balance
Provide mutual oversight and limitation by independent organizations in order to prevent abuses of power.
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get the hang of
To begin to understand or manage at a basic level; to learn to handle with some skill.
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give a hang
give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)
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go hang
To be cursed; to be unworthy of notice or bother.
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hang a leg
To hesitate; to hang back.
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hang a Louie
Make a left turn while driving a vehicle (←).